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enNew CA2DM site!http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/new-ca2dm-site
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/new-site-595x344.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/new-site-595x344.png?itok=CsBDGJSb" width="480" height="278" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>A new site has been launched on 2 October 2017, at <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg">http://graphene.nus.edu.sg</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:17:28 +0000mestre1776 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgFirst International Standard on Graphene Definitions has been publishedhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/first-international-standard-graphene-definitions-has-been-published
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/iso.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/iso.jpg?itok=BkvLOp6V" width="250" height="113" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Graphene is considered by many as a wonder material with the potential to revolutionize several industrial sectors: from coatings and composites, to electronics and aerospace. The estimated global market for graphene itself has been estimated to be in the range of US$ billions by 2035.</p>
<p>Besides, a worldwide race is happening to develop graphene applications, with an even bigger market potential, reaching areas such as high efficiency batteries and desalination membranes.</p>
<p>However, as any other new revolutionary material, the development of these applications and their introduction into the market depend strongly on the quality of the produced graphene.</p>
<p>One of the major difficulties is the lack of standards for this new graphene materials. In addition, this new market lacks in transparency when any carbonaceous material can be freely sold as "graphene".</p>
<p>A recent study carried out by NUS’s Centre for Advanced 2D Materials (CA2DM-NUS) on the quality of graphene flakes samples (from more than 60 different companies worldwide) showed that most of the companies are producing lower quality graphene (or even graphite).</p>
<p>This lack of a global standard for graphene has also lowered the expectations of investors in this market, and hindering robust investments to support industrial up-scaling of graphene production processes.</p>
<p>But after all, some good news shine over this cloudy market. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first standard on Graphene nomenclature and definitions.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:ts:80004:-13:ed-1:v1:en">ISO/TS 80004-13:2017: Nanotechnologies — Vocabulary — Part 13: Graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials</a></p>
<p>This was a result of the work from the Nanotechnologies Technical Committee (TC229) at ISO, and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC, TC 113).</p>
<p>Now a consistent and transparent graphene market can begin to materialize. Standards like this provide a strong basis for stablishing this new wonder material, and also to develop national and international regulations, save time and reduce barriers in international trading.</p>
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<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/MoE2.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/MoE2.jpg?itok=qWdCZSpT" width="400" height="476" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CA2DM was honoured to host <strong><em>Dr Benjamin Koh</em></strong>, Coordinating Divisional Director, Higher Education Group from Ministry of Education (Singapore), on 6 September 2017, where Dr Koh had the opportunity to understand the educational and entrepreneurial activities at CA2DM, visit our facilities and interact with our students. </p>
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</div></div></div>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 02:06:35 +0000c2drcs1767 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgVisit by ST Kineticshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/visit-st-kinetics
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/STKinetics_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/STKinetics_0.jpg?itok=PIUtmUPv" width="480" height="329" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CA2DM had the honour to host the President of ST Kinetics, <strong><em>Dr Lee Shiang Long, </em></strong>and a group of distinguished ST Kinetics young engineers. During the two hours visit Dr Lee had the opportunity to hear about the scientific and entrepreneurial activities at CA2DM and also visit CA2DM's facilities. This visit opens new venues for collaboration between ST Kinetics and CA2DM.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 01:44:33 +0000c2drcs1765 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGrooming young scientists in Singaporehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grooming-young-scientists-singapore
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/Belle_et_al_Inside%20Front%20Cover.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/Belle_et_al_Inside%20Front%20Cover.jpg?itok=BTnEqiC9" width="360" height="480" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Research work on monolayer WS2 done by Belle Sow Miaoer, a student from NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Dr Lu Junpeng (NUS) and Professor Sow Chorng Haur (NUS) was published and highlighted in the inside cover page of Advanced Optical Materials [1].</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Monolayer WS2 is a promising material in optoelectronic devices. Decoration of WS2 using gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) produces surprising results. AuNPs exhibit preferential, site-selective decorations that reveal hidden heterogeneity within the WS2. In addition, the AuNPs enhance fluorescence intensity in selected regions and even activate fluorescence emission from previously dark regions. The photoluminescence spectra become sharpened and dominated by neutral excitons.</p>
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<p class="rtejustify">This is not the first case where young scientists publish cutting edge research on 2D materials in high impact factor journals. Three of the authors of a recent ACS Nano publication [2], Ashwin Venkatakrishnan, Hou Chua, and Pinxi Tan, are also students from NUS High School of Mathematics and Science.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">It will certainly not be the last.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">[1] <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adom.201700156/abstract">B. M. Sow, J. Lu, H. Liu, K. E. J. Goh, C. H. Sow, Advanced Optical Materials 2017, 5, 1700156</a></p>
<p class="rtejustify">[2] <a href="http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsnano.6b07118">A. Venkatakrishnan, H. Chua, P. Tan, Z. Hu, H. Liu, Y. Liu, A. Carvalho, J. Lu, and C. H. Sow, ACS Nano 2017 11 (1), 713-720</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/position/featured" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Featured</a></div></div></div>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:59:45 +0000mestre1735 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg9th annual Recent Progress in Graphene and Two-dimensional Materials Research Conference is taking place in Singaporehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/9th-annual-recent-progress-graphene-and-two-dimensional-materials-research-conference
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/cabecera2017.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/cabecera2017.jpg?itok=AEGRA9_M" width="402" height="208" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">The 9th annual Recent Progress in Graphene and Two-dimensional Materials Research Conference (RPGR2017) is taking place between the 19th to the 22nd of September 2017 in Singapore. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">RPGR is the premier conference focused on graphene and other novel two-dimensional materials in the Asia-Pacific region. This year the conference is jointly organized by National University of Singapore – Centre for Advanced 2D Materials and Phantoms Foundation.</p>
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<p class="rtejustify">This year, RPGR will organize a very special event, namely, a Graphene Technology Transfer Fair (GTTF) where the Technology Transfer Offices (TTO) of the universities represented at RPGR will have the opportunity to present their intellectual property (IP) to the industry and entrepreneurs. We estimate that around 20 universities and more than 40 different industries will be present. The GTTF will create a unique opportunity to expose your IP to the industrial community at large, as well, as interact with other TTOs in Asia.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">An Industrial Forum will also present the most recent advances in technology developments and business opportunities in graphene &amp; 2D materials commercialization.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">For full list of speakers, paper submission, financial support and exhibit opportunities, see the conference website.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.rpgr2017.com/2017/index.php">Conference website</a></div></div></div>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:23:23 +0000mestre1690 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgMonochalcogenides enrich library of 2D crystalshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/monochalcogenides-enrich-library-2d-crystals
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/2DMC_figure.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/2DMC_figure.png?itok=tma4JvWz" width="480" height="179" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">The field of two-dimensional materials is possibly one of the fastest expanding fields in material science and condensed matter research worldwide. The interest on this class of materials was boosted by the fast development of ever more efficient methods to synthesize them at atomically thin level.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Within the ever-growing library of 2D crystals, layered group-IV monochalcogenides (MC) have become an increasingly important group of materials. In particular, the binary IV-VI compounds SnS, SnSe, GeS, and GeSe, which form a subgroup with orthorhombic structure. SnS can be found in nature: its orthorhombic α phase, also known as herzenbergite, is a naturally occurring (nontoxic) mineral with an optical band gap of ≈ 1.3 eV, in the range of optimal values for solar cells (1.1 to 1.5 eV). Such properties boosted experimental and theoretical research on SnS in recent years. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">At the CA2DM, Dr Lídia Gomes, Dr Alexandra Carvalho and Prof. A. H. Castro Neto have conducted theoretical research based mostly on first principles calculations to investigate properties of 2D group-IV MC. These binary materials are expected to reveal distinct intrinsic properties in monolayer form, as some of the lattice symmetry operations, including inversion, are only present in bulk and in even-numbered layer systems. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">In a first work on group-IV MC [1], the consequences of lower dimensionality and symmetry breaking on some of the properties of these materials are explored. From monolayer to bulk forms, these materials are always semiconducting with band gap energies covering most of the visible range. Significant spin-orbit splitting of the conduction-band minima is also predicte, a consequence of inversion symmetry breaking.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Their research has also shown that extremely high piezoelectric constants are expected for single-layers of some members of this group [2]. This is a rather interesting result since there are plenty of applications requiring efficient conversion between electrical and mechanical energy.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Yet another interesting property was found using a combination of DFT and analytic methods (k·p Hamiltonians) conducted by Dr Aleksandr Rodin to explore the band structure of tin (II) sulfide (SnS) [3]. Single-layer SnS has two pairs of valleys aligned perpendicularly to each other. It was found that these valley pairs can be optically pumped separately using linearly polarized light, allowing for write and read the valleys, making SnS a good candidate also for valleytronics applications.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The fast progress in synthesis of low-dimensional systems lead us very optimistic in the achievement of single-layers of the whole group-IV MC very soon. An indication of this is the recent isolation of SnS bilayers [4] and single-layers SnSe flakes [5].</p>
<p class="rtejustify">[1] Phys. Rev. B, 2015, 92, 085406.<br />
[2] Phys. Rev. B, 2015, 92, 214103.<br />
[3] Phys. Rev. B, 2016, 93, 045431.<br />
[4] J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2015, 137 (39), pp 12689–12696<br />
[5] 2D Mater. 2017, 4, 021026.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/position/featured" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Featured</a></div></div></div>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:32:40 +0000mestre1719 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGate-Tunable Giant Stark Effect in Few-Layer Black Phosphorushttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/gate-tunable-giant-stark-effect-few-layer-black-phosphorus
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/start-effect.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/start-effect.jpg?itok=ZvThULTc" width="480" height="235" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Two-dimensional black phosphorus has sparked enormous research interest due to its high carrier mobility, layer-dependent direct bandgap and outstanding in-plane anisotropic property. It is one of the few 2D materials where it is possible to tune the bandgap over a wide energy range from the visible to the IR spectrum.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">When a few atomic layers of BP are exposed to an electric field, a physical phenomenon known as the Stark effect is observed. In atomic spectra, the Stark effect is the shifting and splitting of atomic energy levels under the influence of an externally applied electric field. Similarly, this Stark effect causes the conduction and valence band to shift towards each other, resulting in the reduction of the bandgap of few-layer BP.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">A team led by Assistant professor Jiong LU from the Department of Chemistry has demonstrated this effect in electrostatically-gated few-layer BP by using a low-temperature scanning tunnelling microscopic. This imaging technique allowed them to “see” individual atomic positions in the BP material and probe energy states where electrons reside in. Prof Lu and his team employed this state-of-the-art instrument and gained knowledge on the behaviour of the continuously tunable band gaps of a few-layers of BP material. This experimental demonstration is further verified by DFT calculation conducted by Dr Alexandra CARVALHO and Prof A.H. CASTRO NETO from the CA2DM and Department of Physics, NUS.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The research findings also point out that for thin BP layers, the band gap can be controlled over a large spectrum, from visible to far infra-red (IR) regime. This suggests the possibility of using BP for broadband optical application.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">This work has recently been published in Nano Letters (DOI:10.1021/acs.nanolett.6b05381) and highlighted in Nature Photonics (doi:10.1038/nphoton.2017.102). </p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/biblio/gate-tunable-giant-stark-effect-few-layer-black-phosphorus">Gate-Tunable Giant Stark Effect in Few-Layer Black Phosphorus</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/position/featured" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Featured</a></div></div></div>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:42:45 +0000mestre1718 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM Industrialisation Incentive Programme (IIP)http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-industrialisation-incentive-programme-iip
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">CA2DM is launching the Industrialization Incentive Programme (IIP) in conjunction with the Waiver Programme that was launched 2 weeks ago.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The IIP aims to provide incentives to CA2DM’s investigators with a potential to industrialize the applications of their research, thereby assisting them to start-up companies providing products related to this research. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">It is well known that the operational costs for starting up a new company, especially in high tech, are very high. However, in alignment with Singapore's RIE2020 programme, CA2DM has as one of its main goals to support the creation of value to Singapore in terms of intellectual property and spinoff companies that will produce new jobs. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">In order to facilitate that, we offer to support the start-up of your entrepreneurial journey by subsidizing the fabrication costs of your prototypes in the following manner: </p>
<p class="rtejustify"><u>First and second year of using MNFF</u></p>
<p class="rtejustify">- Pay the same price as our privileged CA2DM/2D research members, i.e $7,000/user with 120 hours of free tool usage. Above 120 hours, you pay a nominal price ranging from $20/hr to $300/hr, with free training and technical support provided by our MNFF technical staff;<br /><br /><u>Third year onwards</u></p>
<p class="rtejustify">- CA2DM director will discuss the rebate % with CEOs of the start-up companies based on the companies’ progress and performance.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The condition for being able to apply for this program is that the investigator must be a partner (hold at least 10% of shares) in a company incorporated in Singapore. The Programme is opened to <strong>ALL</strong> CA2DM personnel (staff, students, RFs, Professors). </p>
<p class="rtejustify">Interested parties are invited to submit their projects to <a href="mailto:ca2dm-iip@nus.edu.sg">ca2dm-iip@nus.edu.sg</a> with the information of your company and your project’s write-up (including figures and bibliography, maximum 2 pages, Arial font 12).</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Successful applicants will be notified separately.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="https://gc2.science.nus.edu.sg/industrialisation-incentive-programme-iip/">Click here (within NUS network or via VPN)</a></div></div></div>Fri, 12 May 2017 02:55:01 +0000c2drcs1684 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM Waiver Programhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-waiver-program
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">One of the main objectives of CA2DM is to provide access to top-notch facilities in the area of 2D materials to our members. In order to stimulate research in the area of 2D materials and to facilitate the access of our members to our facilities, we decided to create a new <strong>waiver program</strong><span style="font-size:13px"> that will be available to all </span><strong>Assistant and Associate Professors</strong><span style="font-size:13px"> who are CA2DM members.</span></p>
<p class="rtejustify">CA2DM members are invited to submit projects to a committee composed of the Chairman and the 4 CA2DM Heads (Prof. Lim, Prof. Loh, Prof. Feng, and Prof. Oezyilmaz). In order to avoid conflict of interest, Chairman and Heads cannot participate in the projects.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Interested members should submit their projects to <a href="mailto:mnff-waiverprogram@nus.edu.sg" style="box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; transition: all 200ms ease-out; color: rgb(117, 163, 209);">mnff-waiverprogram@nus.edu.sg</a>. The deadline for submission will be on <strong>June 1<span style="font-size:12px">st,</span> 2017</strong>.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The projects should be written in 2 pages maximum (including figures and bibliography).</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The winners will be announced on July 1<span style="font-size:12px">st</span>, 2017. The waiver program will start on August 1<span style="font-size:12px">st</span>, 2017.</p>
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<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/Topo_banner_600.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/Topo_banner_600.jpg?itok=IoBBk-XF" width="480" height="182" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CA2DM and Yale-NUS will host a workshop on electron-electron Interactions in topological materials from June 28th to the 30th. For more information, click <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/InteractingTopologicalElectrons2017">here</a>.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 04 May 2017 00:40:40 +0000mestre1679 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM-NUS team pioneers two-dimensional polymer breakthrough that could revolutionise energy storagehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-nus-team-pioneers-two-dimensional-polymer-breakthrough-could-revolutionise-energy
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/2017-0313-polymer%20energy%20storage.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/2017-0313-polymer%20energy%20storage.jpg?itok=Wo7MRdRO" width="480" height="270" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify"><em><strong>The novel ultra-thin two-dimensional polymer sheet, which is the organic analogue of graphene, heralds new opportunities for long lasting sodium rechargeable batteries</strong></em> </p>
<p class="rtejustify"><span style="color:rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:helvetica neue,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px">Polymers, such as plastic and synthetic textiles, are very useful technological commodities that have revolutionised daily life and industries. A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully pushed the frontier of polymer technology further by creating novel two-dimensional (2D) graphene-like polymer sheets.</span></p>
<p class="rtejustify">In the last century, scientists have successfully developed molecules which can be crosslinked to form one-dimensional and three-dimensional polymers. These are used to produce a wide range of technological products. However, making 2D polymers has met with little success, as most molecules are not flat and they tend to rotate in solution, making it difficult to control their linking to a 2D plane,” said Professor Loh Kian Ping, Head of 2D Materials Research in the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials at NUS. He also holds an appointment with the Department of Chemistry at the NUS Faculty of Science.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Mr Liu Wei, who is the first author of the paper, added, “Our team developed a strategy to make 2D polymer sheets by prepacking flat molecules in a crystalline state and carrying out solid state polymerisation. This approach restricts the rotation of the molecules and allow the 2D polymerisation to take place to form carbon-carbon bonds.” Mr Liu is a PhD student at the NUS Department of Chemistry as well as NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The novel polymer sheets synthesised by the NUS team are unique because of their good electrical conductivities and highly regular, sub-nanometer sized pores, which can be used to store sodium ions efficiently and safely in sodium ion batteries. Sodium ion batteries are a type of rechargeable metal-ion battery that uses sodium ions as charge carriers. As there is an abundance of sodium, sodium ion batteries are cheaper to produce than lithium ion batteries. However, the disadvantage is that they do not last long. The 2D polymer developed by Prof Loh and his team can be mass produced at low cost for use as the electrode for sodium ion batteries, enabling such batteries to perform at high capacity for thousands of charge cycles. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">The design and validation of the novel 2D polymer was published in the journal <em>Nature Chemistry</em> in January 2017. It has also been highlighted in Nature’s <em>News &amp; Views</em> on 23 February 2017.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="https://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/two-dimensional-polymer-energy">Click here</a></div></div></div>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 01:46:44 +0000mestre1662 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgA successful CA2DM workshop by V. Olevano and P. Trevisanuttohttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/successful-ca2dm-workshop-v-olevano-and-p-trevisanutto
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/6.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/6.jpg?itok=05V2s8PD" width="480" height="360" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Between 30 March and 4 April, 2017, the CA2DM hosted a series of 4 seminars in the format of an informal workshop on <a href="https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/event/open-workshop-ab-initio-theories-electronic-excitations-and-spectroscopy">ab initio theories for electronic excitations and spectroscopy</a>. </p>
<p>Prof. Valerio Olevano (Institut Néel, Grenoble, France) and Dr Paolo. E. Trevisanutto (CA2DM, NUS) conducted lectures that covered the state of the art in implementations of many-body perturbation theories to DFT, which is essential to accurately describe excitations, optical absorption, screening, etc. in condensed matter systems.</p>
<p>This was a very successful event among research staff and graduate students (with a standing-room only attendance rate) and an opportunity to expose our research team to the experience of these specialists and practitioners directly involved in developing and using the latest methods (and code) to tackle electronic interactions ab initio.</p>
<p>Perhaps more than ever before, modelling accurately the electronic properties of 2D, quasi 2D and nano-scale systems requires a good knowledge of the fundamentals and practical aspects of electron-electron interactions, since these crucially determine many of their even qualitative properties (screening, optical/excitonic spectrum, plasmonic response, transport, adsorption and catalytic properties, magnetism and other correlated phases, etc.). </p>
<p>Valerio Olevano is a developer of the ABINIT first-principles code framework, and the main developer of DP (a linear response time-dependent DFT code, <a href="http://www.dp-code.org" target="_blank">www.dp-code.org</a>) and EXC (an exciton code for the dielectric and optical properties based on the solution of the Bethe-Salpeter equation, <a href="http://www.bethe-salpeter.org" target="_blank">www.bethe-salpeter.org</a>). Paolo. E. Trevisanutto is a CA2DM senior research fellow with expertise in the development and applications of ab initio Many Body Perturbation Theory and Time Dependent Density Functional Theory (TD-DFT) methods in two dimensional materials.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:45:26 +0000c2drcs1656 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgUS-Singapore Summer Exchange Scholarship Programmehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/us-singapore-summer-exchange-scholarship-programme
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">The US-Singapore Summer Exchange Scholarship Programme commemorates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the US in 2016. Jointly funded by the Government of Singapore and selected US companies and organisations, the Scholarship Programme will promote greater interaction and mutual understanding between the next generation of Singaporeans and Americans, by allowing recipients to attend a university summer programme in each other’s countries.</p>
<h3 class="rtejustify">Eligibility Criteria</h3>
<p class="rtejustify">Eligible undergraduates of NUS and selected US partner universities will receive an invitation to apply for this Scholarship Programme, and must meet the following criteria to be considered:</p>
<ul><li class="rtejustify">Applicants from NUS must be Singapore citizens</li>
<li class="rtejustify">Applicants from eligible US partner universities must be US citizens</li>
<li class="rtejustify">Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree-awarding course at their home universities</li>
<li class="rtejustify">Among others, applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:
<ul><li>Academic performance</li>
<li>Co-curricular records and community involvement</li>
<li>Essay response</li>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/fa/sch/out/short/us-sg-summer.html">Click here</a></div></div></div>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 01:46:14 +0000mestre1628 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM is seeking an intern from May to July 2017http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-seeking-intern-may-july-2017
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/image001.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/image001.jpg?itok=mQaIGhdZ" width="343" height="228" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Interested in designing and developing electronic circuits? The Centre for Advanced 2D Materials at NUS, one of the leading research groups in the world in the field of 2D research, is seeking an intern from May to July 2017 to work on <span style="color:rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:13.44px">industrial applications of graphene and other 2D materials.</span></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/internship-application-form">For more details and application, click here.</a></div></div></div>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 03:06:22 +0000mestre1606 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgWorld's most sensitive and energy efficient nano-magnetic sensorhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/worlds-most-sensitive-and-energy-efficient-nano-magnetic-sensor
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>NUS CA2DM, one of the world leaders in 2D materials research is pushing the boundary in magnetic field detection and looking for industry partners to develop world's most sensitive magnetic sensor and the first one based on 2D hetero-structures. This sensor has broad applications for automation, inspection, biomedical-imaging and other industrial applications. </p>
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<p>The active core sensing area of this sensor is made of graphene and boron nitride hetero-structure. It reacts strongly to magnetic field with magneto-resistance change as high as 10^5 % higher than any AMR, GMR and TMR sensors. In addition, it can be used in wide range of magnetic field with extremely low power consumption of 10 nW.</p>
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<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/800x-1.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/800x-1.png?itok=tXCpLH64" width="480" height="377" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">According to the 2017 Bloomberg Innovation Index released on Tuesday (Jan 17), Singapore is the 6th most innovative economy in the world.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Singapore ranked first in the world for tertiary efficiency, 5th for manufacturing value added and came in 6th for researcher concentration (defined by the number of professionals, including postgraduate PhD students, engaged in R&amp;D per million population). The other categories all saw Singapore placed among the top 20 — coming in 14th for R&amp;D intensity, 12th for productivity, 17th for high-tech density, and 12th for patent activity.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-17/sweden-gains-south-korea-reigns-as-world-s-most-innovative-economies">Click here</a></div></div></div>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 06:04:42 +0000mestre1602 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM Labs receive Commitment Award for Safety and Health Performancehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-labs-receive-commitment-award-safety-and-health-performance
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/nussha_award_0.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/nussha_award_0.png?itok=u5gk9fLt" width="333" height="480" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The award will be presented at the NUSSHA Ceremony 2017, on April 20th 2017, from 11am to 1pm, at the University Cultural Centre Theatre.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 02:41:05 +0000mestre1600 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNTU, NUS push materials science frontiershttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/NTU-NUS-push-materials-science-frontiers
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Singapore's two main research universities, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National Unviersity of Singapore (NUS), are pushing back the frontiers of materials science.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ntu-nus-push-materials-science-frontiers">NTU, NUS push materials science frontiers</a></div></div></div>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:07:52 +0000c2drcs1568 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgThe Good, the Bad or the Ugly?http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/good-bad-or-ugly
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Since the early stage of the graphene production, quality was pointed out as one of the main issues to be solved in the future. Even from the academic point of view the quality of graphene and other 2D materials has not yet reached an unanimity. On the other extreme, many companies popped-up all around the world in recent years, offering all sort of graphene “products”. So how to insure that what you are buying to do your R&amp;D is really graphene?</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Taking in consideration our definition of graphene (10 layers or less) we have tested different graphene products (powder and solutions) from more than 30 companies, using academically accepted protocols. In this study we evaluated their quality in terms of number of layers, flake (crystallite) size, spectral quality (Raman), chemical purity, and other characteristics.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Here are some of our findings.</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news_pics/graphene_samples.png" style="height:397px; width:500px" /></p>
<p class="rtejustify">The grey areas represent the average and two standard deviations (m ± 2σ, or 95% of the population in a Gaussian distribution) of the numbers of layers (X axis) and crystallite size (Y axis) found for every tested Graphene product (products with more than 300 layers are not shown).</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Also, many institutions, such as The Graphene Council, Graphene Flagship, Graphene-Info, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO), have highlighted the need of Graphene Standards to enable more effective developments in this area.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">And yes, you are probably buying Graphite!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/position/industrial-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">industrial news</a></div></div></div>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 03:31:37 +0000mestre1556 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM Director among world’s most highly cited researchershttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-director-among-worlds-most-highly-cited-researchers
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/AHCN_0_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/AHCN_0_0.jpg?itok=MNhSx7ns" width="150" height="150" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">Eleven NUS scientists, including CA2DM Director Prof. Antonio Castro Neto, have been named among the most prominent researchers in the world by Clarivate Analytics, the former Intellectual Property &amp; Science business of Thomson Reuters. The Highly Cited Researchers 2016 report revealed that the University also recorded the most number of highly cited researchers among research institutions in Singapore for the third consecutive year.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/11103-world-s-most-highly-cited-researchers">NUS Press Release</a></div></div></div>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 01:21:47 +0000mestre1552 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgWhat exactly is graphene?http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/what-exactly-graphene
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/graphene.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/graphene.jpg?itok=AmBB2SVK" width="480" height="185" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">At the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials (previously, Graphene Research Centre) we have been working on basic science and the technology of graphene and other 2D Materials. One of our goals is to deliver an industrial definition of graphene that can be used worldwide and will help to guide graphene produces, developers, and researchers. </p>
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<hr /><p class="rtejustify">If you have not heard about graphene it is either because you are not connected to the internet or you live in another planet. Graphene was isolated in 2004 by Geim and Novoselov using a scotch-tape method to exfoliate graphite. In 2010, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to duo in recognition for the amazing feat.Graphene has been called as the new Wonder Material by many, and more than 5 billion US dollars have been invested worldwide in research related to this material in the last few years.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The strict scientific definition of GRAPHENE is that of a pure-carbon mono-layer material, one atom thick (0.34 nm in thickness), with a planar sp²-bonded carbon structure that are densely packed in a honeycomb-shaped crystal, as shown in the figure above on the left. Graphite, on the other hand, is an enormously large number stacked graphene layers forming a three dimensional (3D) structure, as shown in the figure above on the right.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Over the last 12 years, a wide range of definitions have emerged for graphene-based materials due to the large number of production processes that have been developed. The definitions used by the graphene suppliers for different graphene-based materials may vary from a single-layer of carbon atoms to even hundreds of layers in a stack, which is essentially thin graphite.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Much of the noise about Graphene has arouse from the fact that this material has amazing properties including ultimate tensile strength of 130 GPa (hundreds of times stronger than steel), very high electron mobility even at room temperature, thermal conductivity higher than 2,000 W m<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−1</sup>, and optical transparency around 98% (yes it is transparent). Usually, the higher the number of graphene layers the less outstanding the properties are. However, multi-layered graphene (below 10 layers) still have very interesting properties from the application point of view.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The major current applications of graphene range from composites, coatings, separation membranes, and batteries to high-end products such as touchscreen displays and transistors. But who knows what the future can bring?</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Furthermore, graphene is a nanomaterial by ISO definition because it has at least one dimension smaller than 100 nm. New ISO standards have currently been drafted for further clarity on this definition, but also to help the market to have a better understanding on what is real graphene or simply thin graphite (95% of the global suppliers sell thin graphite only!).</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Until now, the graphene supply market is still very blur and misleading, which is preventing the application companies to bet on the graphene R&amp;D for future products.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">At the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials (previously, Graphene Research Centre) we have been working on basic science and the technology of graphene and other 2D Materials. One of our goals is to deliver an industrial definition of graphene that can be used worldwide and will help to guide graphene produces, developers, and researchers. Furthermore, at CA2DM we are also producing extreme high quality graphene that can be used in graphene applications, not graphite ones. Graphite is not graphene, and these two materials have very different properties and applications.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">In the next posts we will show what is the situation of graphene production worldwide and the work done at CA2DM in order to make graphene into a world revolutionizing material. </p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/position/industrial-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">industrial news</a></div></div></div>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:24:54 +0000mestre1535 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene: Unknown at K 2016http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphene-unknown-k-2016
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/graphene_unknown.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/graphene_unknown.png?itok=SSpGHkHO" width="480" height="200" alt="Source: K-online.com" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">K 2016, the biggest plastics and rubber trade fair worldwide, held from 19th to 26th October 2016 was a grand success with 230,000 trade visitors from over 160 countries. The plastics and rubber industries presented their entire performance spectrum and a whole diversity of innovative applications. There were 3,285 exhibitors from all continents who introduced their latest development. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">Surprisingly, there was not a single product exhibited using graphene, the wonder material. There were only three companies that were selling graphene as a raw material. Most of the companies never even heard about graphene. The important question is why? There are many answers to this question and few of them were put forward by the companies themselves: 1) Bottlenecks in large scale production of graphene 2) Lack of standards in graphene production 3) Low hanging application such as composites and coatings are still at R&amp;D stage 4) Lack of knowledge dissemination about the material etc. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">Centre for Advance 2D Materials and Graphene Research Centre at National University of Singapore are working towards solving all the above issues. More on this in the upcoming blog posts.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">We hope to joins hands and make graphene a success by K 2019!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/position/industrial-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">industrial news</a></div></div></div>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 01:52:03 +0000mestre1534 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg2D materials for all-optical photonic deviceshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/2d-materials-all-optical-photonic-devices
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/bp-cover-%28merged%29_1.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/bp-cover-%28merged%29_1.png?itok=nJ53JAGD" width="480" height="344" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">There is an ultimate limit for electronic miniaturization imposed by electron-electron interactions and by the Pauli exclusion principle that forbids two electrons to occupy the same quantum state. This will eventually prevent the development of denser circuitry, as well as of multiplexed or parallel schemes using electrons as <em>information carrier units</em>. Photons, however, can share a same logical gate, without interacting among one another, unless mediated by the supporting material and its nonlinear optical properties. This suggests that, in the near future, technology based on <em>all-optical</em> photonic devices will partially take over electronics and, possibly, extend classical computing in use today to include new quantum protocols and techniques. In this <em>photon controlling photon</em> type of devices, materials that provide efficient nonlinear optical interaction will indubitably play a central role.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Current technologies use, as nonlinear media, crystals such as ferroelectric oxides (e.g., LiNbO<sub>3</sub>, BaTiO<sub>3</sub>, KNbO<sub>3</sub>, tungsten bronze family, etc.), compound semiconductors (e.g., GaAs, GaP, InP, CdS, CdSe, CdTe, etc.), silenites (e.g., Bi<sub>12</sub>SiO<sub>20</sub>, Bi<sub>12</sub>GeO<sub>20</sub>), or ceramics. Due to their <em>tridimensional</em> nature, these materials are usually brittle and hard to interface with typical photon carrying conduits, such as optical fibers and integrated optical waveguides (including on-chip silicon photonics). This makes them unsuitable to fulfill the above-mentioned holy grail of miniaturization and scalability.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">2D materials, on the other hand, due to their atomic thicknesses, are soft and compliant with the substrate, and can be easily interfaced with waveguides for photonics and optoelectronics. Exciting examples in this direction were recently reported, with graphene-enhanced four wave mixing (Gu <em>et al.</em>, Nature Photonics, 2012) and ultralow threshold lasing with a tungsten diselenide monolayer (Wu<em> et al.</em>, Nature, 2015) being obtained with the 2D materials deposited on on-chip photonic crystal cavities.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">In a paper just published in Advanced Materials, researchers from CA2DM and MackGraphe, the Graphene and Nanomaterials Research Center of the Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Brazil, have demonstrated, for the first time, optical frequency conversion in phosphorene, one of the most promising 2D materials, via the third-order nonlinear optical effect of third harmonic generation, which was found to exhibit a tunable and exceptional exciton-driven efficiency.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.201603119/full">Resonantly Increased Optical Frequency Conversion in Atomically Thin Black Phosphorus</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/position/featured" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Featured</a></div></div></div>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:55:13 +0000mestre1530 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCall open for Director's Senior Research Fellowshiphttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/call-open-directors-senior-research-fellowship
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CA2DM is launching a new competitive postdoctoral fellowship scheme and has an open call for its inaugural Director's Senior Research Fellowships in theoretical or computational studies on 2D materials. Visit the detailed announcement <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/director-fellowship">here</a>.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:44:52 +0000c2drcs1475 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgScience review on 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructureshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/science-review-2d-materials-and-van-der-waals-heterostructures
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/F1.large_.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/F1.large_.jpg?itok=tZr6Jgt2" width="480" height="368" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Writing in <em>Science</em>, leading 2D materials researchers estimate that research on combining materials of just a few atomic layers in stacks called heterostructures is at the same stage that graphene was 10 years ago, and can expect the same rapid progress graphene has experienced.</p>
<p>Graphene was the first 2D material, isolated at The University of Manchester in 2004. Its range of superlative properties, including fantastic strength, conductivity, flexibility and transparency, has paved the way for applications ranging from water filtration to bendable smartphones; from rust-proof coatings to anti-cancer drug delivery systems.</p>
<p>Combining graphene with other materials, which individually have excellent characteristics complimentary to the extraordinary properties of graphene, has resulted in exciting scientific developments and could produce applications as yet beyond our imagination. </p>
<p>The authors of the review article, from The University of Manchester and National University of Singapore, state that early applications could be high-mobility transistors for superfast electronics and LED devices using graphene as a transparent electrode.</p>
<p>However, such in the range of possible combinations of materials, researchers believe that heterostructures could deliver designer materials, made to order to meet the demands of industry.</p>
<p>The family of 2D crystals is expanding all the time, meaning that new possibilities for combining them in stacks can be explored.</p>
<p>The next challenge is to work out how to mass produce 2D materials; a similar problem that faced graphene in the early years after it was isolated.</p>
<p>Sir Kostya Novoselov, who together with Professor Sir Andre Geim won the Nobel prize for Physics in 2010 for demonstrating the remarkable properties of graphene, believes 2D materials are one of the most exciting and promising areas of research.</p>
<p>He said: “With 2D materials, we are currently where we were about 10 years ago with graphene – plenty of interesting science and unclear prospects for mass production.</p>
<p>“Given the fast progress of graphene technology over the past few years, we can expect similar advances in the production of heterostructures, making the science and applications more achievable.”</p>
<p>Co-author Professor Antonio Castro Neto, Director of the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials at the National University of Singapore, added: “In the search for revolutionary and disruptive new technologies, van der Waals heterostructures and devices based on two dimensional materials emerge as major players.</p>
<p>“This review covers the latest developments in one of the fastest growing fields that bridges science, materials science, and engineering.”</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=16860">The University of Manchester</a></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:03:25 +0000mestre1468 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM PhD student wins Young Scientist Award in Lille, Francehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-phd-student-wins-young-scientist-award-lille-france
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Kenry, a PhD student of Prof Lim Chwee Teck, won the Young Scientist Award in recognition of an outstanding paper on a Graphene Oxide tactile sensor contributed to the 2016 E-MRS Spring Meeting in Lille, France.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 09 May 2016 02:32:58 +0000mestre1402 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM crosses h-index = 50 in less than 5 yearshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-crosses-h-index-50-less-5-years
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">In a brief span of 5 years, the Centre for Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials (CA2DM), and its predecessor, Graphene Research Centre, has just quietly passed a milestone in academic research. This is the h-index = 50 mark which signifies that 50 of its papers have at least 50 citations by peer publications. Putting things into its proper context, what this really means is that the work of CA2DM’s scientists is being acknowledged by their peers. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">Drawn from over 400 papers published to date, CA2DM's 50 most cited articles (attached) show a breadth of diversity and strength across many topics in 2D materials like graphene oxide, transition metal dichalcogenides, biomaterials, topological semimetals, organic catalysts, and energy storage materials.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">As of this writing, 16% of the 50 papers have garnered more than 300 citations each with the highest just tipping over the 1000 mark. These papers are published in a broad range of well-known academic journals such as <em>Nature</em> (2), <em>Science</em> (6), <em>Nature</em>’s sister journals, e.g. <em>Nature</em> <em>Nanotechnology</em> (2) and <em>Nature</em> <em>Communications</em> (8), <em>ACS</em> <em>Nano</em> (6), <em>Nano</em> <em>Letters</em> (6) and others like <em>Advanced</em> <em>Materials</em> (2). </p>
<p class="rtejustify">Papers in two specific areas of research stand out amongst the 50 in being classified by the Web of Science<sup>TM</sup> as both <em>Hot Papers</em> and <em>Highly Cited Papers</em>. Generally, they have had the most citations within the shortest space of time since publication when benchmarked against peer papers. The two areas are <strong>black phosphorus</strong> (3) and <strong>Weyl semimetals</strong> (3). The key scientists that carry out seminal work on black phosphorus are <strong>Professor Antonio H Castro Neto</strong> and <strong>Dr Alexandra Carvalho</strong>. CA2DM’s leading researcher on Weyl semimetals and the related topological insulators is <strong>Assistant Prof Hsin Lin</strong>. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">As an indicator of their profundity and prolificacy, Professors Castro Neto and Loh Kian Ping have the honour of the most number of highly cited papers in a diverse array of topics. Two fast-rising researchers with highly cited papers in this group are <strong>Assistant Professor Goki Eda</strong> (transition metal dichalcogenides) and <strong>Associate Professor Christian Nijhuis</strong> (plasmonics).</p>
<p class="rtejustify">In conclusion, as CA2DM crosses over this significant landmark, it is poised to take a firm grasp on its leading position in 2D materials research, moving towards even more groundbreaking work. </p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/CA2DM%20Top%2050.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=52827">CA2DM Top 50.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 03:46:43 +0000mestre1367 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM PI Lim Chwee Teck inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-pi-lim-chwee-teck-inducted-college-fellows-american-institute-medical-and
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/logo-AIMBE-300x97.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/logo-AIMBE-300x97.jpg?itok=lCieZYpW" width="300" height="97" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">According to AIMBE's press release, "Dr. Lim was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows for outstanding contributions in applying cell mechanics and designing innovative microfluidic technologies for disease diagnosis, prognosis and personalized treatment."</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Prof Lim said "I am very honoured to be elected as a Fellow of AIMBE. This is a very good recognition of the research effort that both my team and I have put in to develop biomedical technologies that we hope will directly benefit the patients. It will also serve as an impetus for us to continue to strive towards excellence in what we do.”</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://aimbe.org/press/Lim-COF-1992.pdf">AIMBE Press Release</a></div></div></div>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 01:21:01 +0000mestre1320 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgChoreographing the dance of electronshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/choreographing-dance-electrons
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/37031603_-_23_12_2015_-_auelectron24.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/37031603_-_23_12_2015_-_auelectron24.jpg?itok=PGULGe7E" width="480" height="320" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify"><strong><em>NUS scientists have discovered how to manipulate many body states in thin semiconductors by encapsulating them in atomically thin materials and changing the electric field</em></strong></p>
<p class="rtejustify">Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have demonstrated a new way of controlling many body states in correlated electron systems by confining them in a device made out of atomically thin materials, and applying external electric and magnetic fields. This research, published on 23 December 2015 in the prestigious scientific journal <em>Nature</em>, was led by Professor Antonio Castro Neto and his research team at the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials (CA2DM) of the NUS Faculty of Science.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Almost all modern technology like motors, light bulbs and semiconductor chips runs on electricity, harnessing the flow of electrons through devices. Explained Prof Castro Neto, “Not only are electrons small and fast, they naturally repel each other due to their electric charge. They obey the strange laws of quantum physics, making it difficult to control their motion directly.”</p>
<p class="rtejustify">To control electron behaviour, many semi-conductor materials require chemical doping, where small amounts of a foreign material are embedded in the material to either release or absorb electrons, creating a change in the electron concentration that can in turn be used to drive currents.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">However, chemical doping has limitations as a research technique, since it causes irreversible chemical change in the material being studied. The foreign atoms embedded into the material also disrupt its natural ordering, often masking important electronic states of the pure material.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The NUS research team was able to replicate the effects of chemical doping in this study by using only external electric and magnetic fields applied to an atomically thin material, titanium diselenide (TiSe<sub>2</sub>), encapsulated with boron-nitride (hBN). The researchers were able to control the behaviour of the electrons accurately and reversibly, making measurements that had been theoretical up to now. The thinness of the two materials was crucial, confining the electrons within the material to a two-dimensional layer, over which the electric and magnetic fields had a strong, uniform effect.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">“In particular, we could also drive the material into a state called superconductivity, in which electrons move throughout the material without any heat or energy loss,” Prof Castro Neto said.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Because they are atomically thin, two-dimensional superconducting materials would have advantages over traditional superconductors, in applications such as smaller, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">One specific goal of the NUS research team is to develop high-temperature two-dimensional superconducting materials. Current materials require an extremely cold temperature of -270°C to function, ruling out exciting applications such as lossless electrical lines, levitating trains and MRI machines.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The technique, which took the researchers two years to develop, will enable new experiments that shine light on high-temperature superconductivity and other solid-state phenomena of interest. With a wide range of materials awaiting testing, electric field doping greatly widens the possibilities of solid-state science.</p>
<hr /><p class="rtejustify">Original Publication: L. J. Li et al. Controlling many-body states by the electric-field effect in a two-dimensional material, <em>Nature</em> (2015). <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature16175" target="_blank">DOI: 10.1038/nature16175</a></p>
<hr /><p>Commentary in Nature Nanotechnology: Peter Abbamonte, 2D superconductivity: Electric tuning of many-body states, Nature Nanotechnology (2016). <a href="http://www.nature.com/nnano/journal/v11/n2/full/nnano.2016.7.html">DOI:10.1038/nnano.2016.7</a></p>
<hr /><p>Media coverage as of December 27th</p>
<ul><li>The Strait Times, 24 Dec 2015, Page B6, <a href="http://article.isentia.asia/viewarticles/default.aspx?acc=Cxf5bq8cvH0=&amp;app=KRJC/ilOPME=&amp;file=p5We+ylIdRmA21Y99AhRaQAVbXGF1QdbDFhNMv5KtYTGVefv9m+8JA==" target="_blank"><em>Researchers find new way to control electrons</em></a></li>
<li>The Straits Times Online, 24 Dec 2015, <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nus-researchers-find-new-way-to-control-electrons" target="_blank"><em>Researchers find new way to control electrons</em></a></li>
<li>Channel NewsAsia Online, 24 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/technology/nus-scientists-discover/2371930.html" target="_blank">NUS scientists discover way to control electrons in thin semiconductors</a></em></li>
<li>Channel 8 News Online, 24 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://www.channel8news.sg/news8/latestnews/20151224-tech-nus/2374262.html" target="_blank">Researchers here develop new method to control electrons</a></em></li>
<li>Capital Radio 95.8FM, 24 Dec 2015, <em>Researchers here develop new method to control electrons</em></li>
<li>Nanowerk, 24 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=42205.php" target="_blank">Choreographing the dance of electrons</a></em></li>
<li>Phys Org, 24 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://phys.org/news/2015-12-choreographing-electrons.html" target="_blank">Choreographing the dance of electrons</a></em></li>
<li>Nanotechnology Now, 24 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=52762" target="_blank">Choreographing the dance of electrons</a></em></li>
<li>Health Medicine Network, 24 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://healthmedicinet.com/i/choreographing-the-dance-of-electrons/" target="_blank">Choreographing the dance of electrons</a></em></li>
<li>AsiaOne, 25 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://news.asiaone.com/news/science-and-tech/researchers-find-new-way-control-electrons" target="_blank">Researchers find new way to control electrons</a></em></li>
<li>Iran Daily, 25 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://www.iran-daily.com/News/133615.html" target="_blank">Choreographing dance of electrons</a></em></li>
<li>Science Newsline, 25 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2015122504410004.html" target="_blank">Choreographing the dance of electrons</a></em></li>
<li>Crazy Engineers, 25 Dec 2015, <em><a href="http://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/scientists-discover-new-way-to-manage-electrons-in-slim-semiconductors.85993/" target="_blank">Scientists Discover New Way To Manage Electrons In Slim Semiconductors</a></em></li>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/9840-choreographing-dance-of-electrons">NUS Press Release</a></div></div></div>Thu, 24 Dec 2015 01:43:15 +0000mestre1290 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS Researchers set New Benchmarks for Magnetic Field Sensorshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-researchers-set-new-benchmarks-magnetic-field-sensors
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/xSNAPS%20Image.PNG"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/xSNAPS%20Image.PNG?itok=VsVnSj7A" width="244" height="66" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">It is not often that one piece of research achieves multiple ground-breaking firsts and garners invaluable scientific insights as well. A team of NUS researchers comprising Dr. Kalon Gopinadhan, Dr. Shin Youngjun, Prof. Antonio H. Castro Neto, Prof. T. Venky Venkatesan, and Prof. Yang Hyunsoo, from the Centre for Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute, has done exactly that with their latest invention in sensor technology.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Prof. Yang and his colleagues, together with Prof. Andre Geim from the University of Manchester, have developed a new type of sensor that leaves those in the market, and laboratories, literally, in the dust. They have also carried out a definitive study of graphene-based MR sensors that hints at their immense promise in developing into the next generation of extremely sensitive sensors.</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/static_files/Photo%2010-9-15%2012%2047%2002.jpg" style="height:375px; width:500px" /></p>
<p class="rtejustify">Their invention utilizes a characteristic property of many materials, i.e. magnetoresistance (MR), in which electrical resistance is changed by an external magnetic field. This very exciting piece of research, spearheaded by Prof. Yang, has just been published (in Sep 2015) in the prestigious journal, <strong><em>Nature Communications</em></strong>, highlighting graphene’s crucial role in making the accomplishment possible.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The significant benchmarks attained by the sensor include extremely high sensitivity to low and high magnetic fields, tunable MR effects that expands its potential scope of applications, very small resistance variations due to temperature, and the ability to act as thermal switches due to heat-related MR effects. In particular, the 2000% MR measured at 400 K (the practical sensor temperature) is a gain of more than 8 times on previously reported laboratory results and easily over 200 times that of most Hall sensors in the market.</p>
<p class="rtejustify"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/static_files/YangHS%20Sensor%20Image.png" style="float:right; height:237px; width:250px" /></p>
<p class="rtejustify">When compared to existing silicon-based Hall sensors, the team’s graphene- boron nitride (BN) MR sensor has a much higher sensitivity due to its higher mobility. It is also cheaper to produce since raw material costs for graphene are very low. An added bonus is its very small change in resistance with temperature unlike other sensors in the market.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Another breakthrough came with the finding that the mobility of the graphene multilayers can be partially adjusted by tuning the voltage across the sensor. This is a huge advantage in terms of possible applications over other sensors in the market. The discovery of heat-related MR effects of nearly 90,000% also suggests that graphene-based thermal switches are additional applications to add to an already long list.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">This invention is broadly flexible in that other 2D materials such as transition metal heterostructures or other graphene derivatives may work as well including varying the substrates that have been used with graphene in other research. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">The MR sensor developed in this research is perfectly poised to pose a serious challenge in a market estimated at USD1.8 billion in 2014 and expected to grow to USD2.9 billion by the year 2020. With sterling credentials matched by its capacity to fill the performance gaps of existing sensors, the potential of this novel device for making an impact is probably very substantial, to say the least.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Some closing words from Prof. Yang sum up this research as: “… an opportunity to understand magnetic and transport properties of few-layer graphene at practical device temperatures of 300–400 K, which has not been reported previously. As we have demonstrated that the field sensitivity and magnetoresistance can be engineered in graphene/boron-nitride heterostructures, our results indicate a promising avenue for magnetic field sensing applications.”</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/xSNAPS%202%20Dec.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=528231">xSNAPS 2 Dec.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:19:48 +0000c2dccy1282 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Alain Fuchs, President of CNRS, France, visits CA2DM / GRChttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-alain-fuchs-president-cnrs-france-visits-ca2dm-grc
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/064_CA2DM_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/064_CA2DM_0.jpg?itok=gWSUVthY" width="480" height="273" alt="" /></a></div></div></div>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 05:14:19 +0000mestre1266 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS: Asia's besthttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-asias-best
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/index_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/index_0.jpg?itok=rfbTat_p" width="256" height="197" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>NUS is Asia’s best university, according to the THE World University Rankings 2015-16.</p>
<p>"NUS has been hailed as Asia’s top university in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2015-16. This reaffirms NUS' position as the best university in Asia, which was similarly reflected in the recent 2015/2016 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, where NUS was ranked <a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/9468-nus-is-12th-in-the-world" target="_blank">top in Asia</a>."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/9482-asia-s-best">Click here</a></div></div></div>Thu, 08 Oct 2015 01:47:44 +0000mestre1228 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM featured in Nature Nanotechnology Editorialhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-featured-nature-nanotechnology-editorial
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/index.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/index.jpg?itok=2PNIY8Ck" width="225" height="225" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">In an Editorial about Singapore's golden jubilee and its strong investment in science and innovation, the editorial goes on to say that</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"Nanotechnology in Singapore is taken seriously. In 2010, the National University of Singapore provided S$40 million to set up the Graphene Research Centre, which boasts state-of-the-art fabrication facilities and is home to a faculty featuring several world-renowned experts in both experimental and theoretical techniques.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">In 2014, the centre expanded to become the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, thanks to a S$50 million grant from the National Research Foundation. This move strengthened the technical capabilities and human resources of the centre and reflected the current trends in research now embracing all types of layered materials beyond graphene, such as transition metal dichalcogenides and black phosphorus.</p>
<div class="rtejustify">Despite the relative geographical isolation from larger academic hubs - which might be detrimental to Singaporean research - and Singapore’s tiny size, the substantial investment in scientific training and research has managed to put Singapore on the map.</div>
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<div class="rtejustify">The scientific output of the country on 2D materials, for example, is on the rise. According to Web of Science, in just 5 years, from 2009 to 2014, the number of papers published by Singaporean institutions on graphene and its cousins increased by almost a factor of 7, reaching over 400 contributions in 2014.</div>
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<div class="rtejustify">Looking ahead to the next 50 years, it is hard not to imagine that Singapore will continue to raise its profile in academic and industrial research."</div>
<p class="rtejustify">The complete editorial can be found <a href="http://www.nature.com/nnano/journal/v10/n10/full/nnano.2015.244.html">here</a>.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:03:53 +0000mestre1226 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS & IIT Graphene Exchange Students Awardhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-iit-graphene-exchange-students-award
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg">Centre for Advanced 2D Materials</a> (CA2DM) and Graphene Research Centre (GRC) at the National University of Singapore and the <a href="http://graphene.iit.it/">Graphene Labs</a> at Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (<a href="mailto:G@IIT">G@IIT</a>) in Genoa (Italy) are jointly opening the </p>
<p class="rtecenter"><strong>NUS &amp; IIT Graphene Exchange Students Award</strong></p>
<p>to identify PhD students who will be trained and perform research between Singapore and Genoa (Italy) on the application of graphene and 2D materials in the fields of energy, new materials and diagnostics.</p>
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<p>PhD students at NUS working in the field of graphene and 2D materials are particularly invited to apply.</p>
<p><strong>To be eligible</strong>, full-time NUS PhD students must have completed, at least, two academic years at NUS, in Singapore, before the beginning of the exchange period.</p>
<p>This award contemplates an exchange period ranging from one to two consecutive years at IIT in Genoa to complement and further strengthen their research work. The awarded students will focus their activities in one of the following research topics:</p>
<ul><li>Graphene for Li-based batteries</li>
<li>Ultrafast optics in 2d crystals</li>
<li>Graphene for advanced imaging</li>
</ul><p>This exchange programme/award offers:</p>
<ul><li>the opportunity to enrich your PhD programme with cross-disciplinary research in an international and multidisciplinary scientific environment;</li>
<li>supervision and mentorship by teams of internationally renowned experts;</li>
<li>state-of-the-art research facilities;</li>
<li>a scholarship in line with international standards for the duration of the exchange period;</li>
<li>reimbursement of NUS tuition fees for the duration of the exchange period.</li>
</ul><p>Applications must be submitted online at <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/iit-grc-application" target="_blank">this CA2DM webpage</a> (instructions and required supporting documents are described there).</p>
<p><strong>Deadline</strong> for applications is 28 August 2015.</p>
<p>Details of the research topics can be seen in the attached pdf file, below.</p>
<p>Contacts: Ms. Lee Wei Fen (NUS) &lt;<a href="mailto:c2dlwf@nus.edu.sg">c2dlwf@nus.edu.sg</a>&gt;, Ms. Anja Bouerdick (IIT) &lt;<a href="mailto:anja.bouerdick@iit.it">anja.bouerdick@iit.it</a>&gt;.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/NUS-IIT%20Graphene%20Award.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=152082">NUS-IIT Graphene Award.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Wed, 15 Jul 2015 03:16:35 +0000vitormp1100 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Chwee Teck Lim, Head of CA2DM's 2D Device Group is awarded the Zworykin Award.http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-chwee-teck-lim-head-ca2dms-2d-device-group-awarded-zworykin-award
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Professor Lim Chwee Teck from the NUS Department of Biomedical Engineering and the University’s Mechanobiology Institute was presented with the Vladimir K. Zworykin Award in recognition of his outstanding research contributions in the field of medical and biological engineering. He is the first in Asia to be honoured with the award, which is given out by the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) every three years. Prof Lim received his accolade at the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering in Toronto, Canada on 7 June.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/9074-first-asian-wins-zworykin-award">Click here</a></div></div></div>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:49:34 +0000mestre1063 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS is Number 1 in Asia again in latest Quacquarelli Symonds University Rankingshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-number-1-asia-again-latest-quacquarelli-symonds-university-rankings
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">The National University of Singapore (NUS) has emerged once again as the top university in Asia, retaining its peak position in the latest results of the <em>Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings: Asia 2015</em>. This marks the second consecutive time that NUS has topped the rankings since it was first published in 2009.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">This year, NUS continued its stellar performance, ranking highly overall. It garnered strong scores in most of the indicators, maintaining its position as the first in Asia for employer reputation and second in Asia for academic reputation. The University was also placed third in the number of citations per paper, providing a strong endorsement of the deep impact of NUS’ research.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">NUS received the maximum score in academic reputation, based on 42,561 responses from academics in the region, and the rest of the world, according to QS.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">NUS is also Asia’s top two universities across all disciplines measured. The University is ranked Asia’s best in Social Sciences &amp; Management as well as Life Sciences &amp; Medicine. It is placed second in the areas of Arts &amp; Humanities, Engineering &amp; Technology and Natural Sciences.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">NUS President Professor Tan Chorh Chuan said, “We are delighted that NUS has maintained our position as the region’s top university at a time when Asian countries are investing heavily in education and research. We are also very encouraged that the University is highly regarded and valued by employers and academics in Asia and the world. This is a reflection of NUS’ distinctive education and broad-based research excellence, which are results of the strong contributions made by dedicated NUS faculty, staff and students.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">As a global university that seeks to influence the future, NUS will strengthen our efforts to nurture graduates who are future-ready, pursue innovative advances in research and education, as well as deepen our collaborations with leading universities and institutions worldwide.”</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The <em>QS University Rankings: Asia</em> is published annually and ranks Asia’s top 300 universities based on relevant criteria including academic reputation, employer reputation, student/faculty ratio, papers per faculty, citations per paper, internationalisation, student exchange inbound and student exchange outbound.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The full top 300 list of <em>QS University Rankings: Asia</em> can be found on <a href="http://www.topuniversities.com/asian-rankings">www.topuniversities.com/asian-rankings</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/9059-nus-is-number-1-in-asia-again-in-latest-quacquarelli-symonds-university-rankings">Click here</a></div></div></div>Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:59:23 +0000mestre1059 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS ranked 6h for Material Science in 2015 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-ranked-6h-material-science-2015-quacquarelli-symonds-qs-world-university-rankings
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<p>"National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have ranked among the global top 10 for multiple subjects, according to the 2015 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject released on Wednesday (Apr 29).</p>
<p>The annual subject rankings are based on surveyed opinions of 85,062 academics and 41,910 employers, alongside analysis of 17.3 million research papers and over 100 million citations.</p>
<p>NUS placed among the world’s 10 best universities for 11 subjects across disciplines such as:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul><li>Engineering - Civil &amp; Structural (3rd in the world)</li>
<li>Engineering - Chemical (5)</li>
<li>Engineering - Electrical &amp; Electronic (6)</li>
<li>Materials Science (6)</li>
<li>Architecture / Built Environment (6)</li>
<li>Chemistry (7)</li>
<li>Biological Sciences (8)</li>
<li>Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing (8)</li>
<li>Linguistics (8)</li>
<li>Geography (9)</li>
<li>Environmental Sciences (10)</li>
</ul></blockquote>
<p>NUS also made the top 50 worldwide for a total of 30 subjects. It is also the best-performing Asian university, topping the list of universities outside the UK and US with the most number of subjects placed in the top 10 ranking.</p>
<p>'Our strong performance in the latest subject rankings is a testament to the powerful commitment of our talented professors and graduates to excellence, and the contributions they have been making,' said NUS President Professor Tan Chorh Chuan."</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/nus-ntu-among-top-10-in/1811558.html">Click here</a></div></div></div>Wed, 29 Apr 2015 03:07:29 +0000mestre1012 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgYale-NUS, NUS and UT Austin researchers establish theoretical framework for graphene physicshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/yale-nus-nus-and-ut-austin-researchers-establish-theoretical-framework-graphene-physics
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Making strides towards using graphene to create new electronic devices</strong></p>
<p>Since the discovery of graphene about a decade ago, scientists have been studying ways to engineer electronic band gaps in the material to produce semiconductors which can create new electronic devices. A team of researchers from Yale-NUS College, the Center for Advanced 2D Materials and Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the University of Texas at Austin, USA (UT Austin) have established a theoretical framework to understand the elastic and electronic properties of graphene. The findings were <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/biblio/origin-band-gaps-graphene-hexagonal-boron-nitride">published in February 2015 in Nature Communications</a>, one of the most prestigious research journals in the world.</p>
<p>Graphene, a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb-like lattice, is one of the simplest materials with unrivalled mechanical and electronic properties. The material has been hailed by scientists as an extremely good conductor of electrons due to its strength and its light weight. In 2013, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) discovered that placing graphene on top of hexagonal boron nitride, another one-atom-thick material with similar properties will create a hybrid material that shares graphene’s amazing ability to conduct electrons, while adding the band gap necessary to form transistors and other semiconductor devices. Semiconductors, which can switch between conducting and insulating states, are the basis for modern electronics. The reasons behind why the hybrid material performed as such were unexplained until this new theoretical framework was created by researchers from Yale-NUS, NUS and UT Austin.</p>
<p>To fully harness the hybrid material’s properties for the creation of viable semiconductors, a robust band gap without any degradation in the electronic properties is a necessary requirement. The researchers concluded that it is necessary to use a theoretical framework that treats electronic and mechanical properties equally in order to make reliable predictions for these new hybrid materials.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/about/faculty/shaffique-adam/">Shaffique Adam</a>, Assistant Professor at Yale-NUS College and NUS Department of Physics, said,” This theoretical framework is the first of its kind and can be generally applied to various two dimensional materials. Prior to our work, it was commonly assumed that when one 2D material is placed on top of another, they each remain planar and rigid. Our work showed that their electronic coupling induces significant mechanical strain, stretching and shrinking bonds in three dimensions, and that these distortions change the electronic properties. We find that the band gap depends on several factors including the angle between the two sheets and their mechanical stiffness. Going forward, we will continue to theoretically explore the optimal parameters to create larger bandgaps that can be used for a wide range of technologies. ”</p>
<p>Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, the Mitsui Career Development Associate Professor of Physics at MIT, whose research team first reported band gaps in this new graphene hybrid material said, “This theory work has increased the accuracy and predictability of calculating the induced band gap in graphene, which may enable applications of graphene in digital electronics and optoelectronics. If we are able to increase the magnitude of the band gap through new research, this could pave the way to novel flexible and wearable nanoelectronic and optoelectronic devices.”</p>
<p>The research work in Singapore was funded by the National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Education.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/newsroom/yale-nus-nus-and-ut-austin-researchers-establish-theoretical-framework-for-graphene-physics/">Click here</a></div></div></div>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:18:34 +0000mestre1008 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgCA2DM paper featured in cover and editor's choice of Physical Review Lettershttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/ca2dm-paper-featured-cover-and-editors-choice-physical-review-letters
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/prl_cover_0.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/prl_cover_0.png?itok=ELm64oL7" width="480" height="127" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>A recent paper by Prof. Antonio Castro Neto and collaborators was featured in the cover of the March 27th edition of Physical Review Letters.</p>
<p>The paper demonstrated for the first time the site-dependent g factor of a single magnetic molecule, with intramolecular resolution, using low-temperature, high-magnetic-field scanning tunneling microscopy of dehydrogenated Mn-phthalocyanine molecules on Au(111).</p>
<p>This was achieved by exploring the magnetic-field dependence of the extended Kondo effect at different atomic sites of the molecule. Importantly, an inhomogeneous distribution of the g factor inside a single molecule is revealed.</p>
<p>The results open up a new route to access local spin properties within a single molecule.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.114.126601">Click here</a></div></div></div>Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:02:29 +0000mestre998 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgUK Chancellor opens National Graphene Institute in Manchesterhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/uk-chancellor-opens-national-graphene-institute-manchester
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/_81812450_8280e3ec-631a-4780-bb2a-d897417e5a2f.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/_81812450_8280e3ec-631a-4780-bb2a-d897417e5a2f.jpg?itok=mU2HUj6h" width="480" height="270" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>"The Chancellor of the Exchequer has officially opened the £61m National Graphene Institute (NGI) at the University of Manchester. George Osborne toured the NGI with Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov, who discovered the material."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-31996018">BBC News</a></div></div></div>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:15:35 +0000mestre996 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNRF makes several awards including Prof. Castro Neto's S$50M Mid Size Centre grant.http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nrf-makes-several-awards-including-prof-castro-netos-s50m-mid-size-centre-grant
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In this <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/7-researchers-selected/1450228.html#video-tab">Channel News Asia news and video</a>, several new research awards are profiled, including the support awarded to the new Center for Advanced 2D Materials via NRF's S$50M Medium Sized Centre grant.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 03:51:35 +0000mestre887 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf Loh Kian Ping awarded new NRF Investigatorship for Graphene Oxide projecthttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-loh-kian-ping-awarded-new-nrf-investigatorship-graphene-oxide-project
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/riec_logo.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/riec_logo.jpg?itok=wWgjYq1S" width="260" height="180" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">In the 8th press release by the Research Innovation Enterprise Council, the newly created NRF Investigatorship was announced, providing opportunities for established, innovative and active scientists and researchers, in their mid-career, to pursue ground-breaking, high-risk research. It is designed to support a small number of excellent Principal Investigators (PIs) who have a track record of research achievements that identify them as leaders in their respective field(s) of research.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Dr Loh Kian Ping, an original founder of the Graphene Research Centre and now head of the Beyond Graphene group of the Center of Advanced 2D Materials, was awarded this new NRF Investigatorship for the project "Graphene oxide: a new class of catalytic, ionic and molecular sieving material".</p>
<p class="rtejustify">RIEC also recognizes the progress made in building capabilities in promising technological areas, namely via the Medium Sized Centre funding scheme, which funded the new Centre for Advanced 2D Materials.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">For more information, see the RIEC Press Release, linked below.</p>
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<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/Public_Lectures_Orig.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/Public_Lectures_Orig.jpg?itok=w-BV4sft" width="340" height="480" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In ocasion of the 28th General Assembly of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics, the Institute of Advanced Studies of the Nanyang Technological University will be hosting Special Public Lectures with</p>
<ul><li>Prof William Phillips, Nobel Laureate in Physics 1997, University of Maryland and NIST</li>
<li>Prof Brian Schmidt, Novel Laureat in Physics 2011, Australian National University's Mount Stromlo Observatory</li>
<li>Prof Antonio Castro Neto, Director of the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials and Graphene Research Centre, NUS</li>
<li>Prof Chrong-Haur Sow, NUS</li>
<li>Prof Tanya Monro, University of Adelaide.</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ias/upcomingevents/IUPAP/Pages/PublicLectures.aspx">Click here</a></div></div></div>Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:05:50 +0000mestre881 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGlobal rankings place NUS in 25th spothttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/global-rankings-place-nus-25th-spot
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/the-1.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/the-1.jpg?itok=j2J8tZsN" width="480" height="270" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>"The University moved up a notch to stake the 25th position in the <em>Times Higher Education (THE)</em> World University Rankings 2014-2015. This is by far NUS’ best performance since 2010. Apart from NUS, only one other Asian university made it to the world’s top 25."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/8154-global-rankings-place-nus-in-25th-spot">Click here</a></div></div></div>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:37:33 +0000mestre845 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgHPC Cluster Expansionhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/hpc-cluster-expansion
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/1s2lzzz0st0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/1s2lzzz0st0.jpg?itok=1gr00E4O" width="270" height="270" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href="/content/computing">GRC's dedicated High Performance Computing Cluster</a> has just been doubled in computational power (now a theoretical peak of over 30 TFlops without accelerators) and memory (now over 15 TB), and will soon have 5 times more storage (more than 100 TB).</p>
<p>30 new nodes were supplied by <a href="http://www.novatte.com/">Novatte</a>, are based on <a href="http://quantaqct.com/en/01_product/02_detail.php?mid=27&amp;sid=149&amp;id=151&amp;qs=85">Quanta's HPC Multi-Node Servers</a>, and each have two <a href="http://ark.intel.com/products/75277/Intel-Xeon-Processor-E5-2680-v2-25M-Cache-2_80-GHz">10-core Xeon E5-2680 v2</a> CPUs (20 cores/node), 256 GB of RAM per node, two SAS drives in a RAID 0 configuration and Infiniband connectivity between the nodes and to the shared storage.</p>
<p>Besides the usual performance increase that comes with newer generation CPUs, the larger number of available cores and the fact that these nodes have 3 times more memory per core than our previous "thin" nodes has already allowed, one week after deployment, a ~36 fold speedup in a particularly demanding band structure calculation our researchers are currently performing.</p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:58:38 +0000mestre844 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg2D Materials at NRF's Singapore Technologies & Innovations Showcasehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/2d-materials-nrfs-singapore-technologies-innovations-showcase
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<p>"Revolutionary two-dimensional (2D) materials can be the basis to an entirely new industry for the 21st century. Almost all the technological developments of the 20th century were based on three-dimensional (3D) materials with special functionalities, namely semiconductors, magnets, superconductors, glasses, polymers and plastics. 2D materials represent a revolution and huge potential in terms of creating innovative devices.</p>
<p>By reducing the dimensionality of materials, a new paradigm shift has been created with possibilities in the development of devices which are ultra-thin (nanometers instead of centimetres), ultra-light (milligrams instead of grams), flexible, wearable, bendable, energy conserving, among others.</p>
2D materials are the platforms for the creation of new technologies. The industrial sectors that will be most affected by the emergence of these materials range widely and include the following areas:
<ul><li>Energy: pipeline coating; batteries and super-capacitors; transparent conductive electrodes; solar cells; hydrogen storage; catalysis; lighting;</li>
<li>Water: filtration membranes; desalination; per-vaporation;</li>
<li>Electronics, optoelectronics and data: RF tags; FET; memory; SET; integrated circuits; spintronics;</li>
<li>Aerospace: braking system coating; thermal management; anti-icing; RFI coating; sensor for structural monitoring;</li>
<li>Automotive: thermal barriers; wear resistant coatings; ESD, EMI, RFI paints; fuel cells; fuel line coatings;</li>
<li>Coatings and paintings: anti-corrosion; transparent conductive films; superhydrophobic coatings; impermeable films;</li>
<li>Communications: amplifiers; frequency multipliers; high-speed photodetectors;</li>
<li>Composites: EMI shielding; fuel containers; alloys for military; polymer composites; polysterene composites; turbine blade composites;</li>
<li>Sensors: chemical and gas; pressure; bio; radiation; DNA; camera;</li>
<li>Medical: anti-bacterial coatings; drug delivery; lab-on-a-chip; bio-sensing.</li>
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The Graphene Research Centre is funded by the NUS and by NRF under the Centre for Research Excellence and Technology Enterprise (CREATE) and the Competitive Research Programme. The newly-created Centre for Advanced 2D Materials is funded by NRF under the Mid-size Centre Grant."</p>
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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>GRC is collaborating with the Division of Industrial Design (DID) at NUS, in a 'Design meets Science' project called "Graphene Studio". </p>
<p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news_pics/DID_students_GRC_120814_2.jpg" style="height:176px; width:250px" /> <img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news_pics/DID_students_GRC_120814_5.jpg" style="height:178px; width:250px" /></p>
<p>Design students from DID are experiencing the science of graphene, and in the Studio students will use industrial design as a means to explore, demonstrate, and communicate the potential future of the material.</p>
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<p>Students will aim to achieve this by designing amazing concept products. Proposals may fall anywhere within a broad spectrum of 'products' - from high-tech gadgets of the future to one-off installations or 'art pieces'. </p>
<p>Graphene Studio runs for 3 months, is being undertaken by twenty-one Year 2, 3, and 4 students, and will culminate in a presentation and exhibition of their product ideas.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:44:23 +0000mestre821 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgSunday Times article on new Centre for Advanced 2D Materialshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/sunday-times-article-new-centre-advanced-2d-materials
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">In <a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/images/resources/news/2014/2014-07/2014-07-27/2D-st-27jul-p41.pdf">The Sunday Times, 27 July 2014, Pg 41,</a></p>
<p class="rtejustify"><strong>Super-thin science: 2D or not to be...</strong></p>
<p class="rtejustify">Singapore scientists on quest for super-thin materials that can revolutionise industry</p>
<p class="rtejustify">By Feng Zengkun</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"Super-thin materials could soon be created in Singapore. These can make electric cars lighter, medical devices safer and even large touchscreens so thin and flexible they can be folded and put into pockets.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The National Research Foundation has poured $50 million into a new Centre for Advanced 2D Materials at the National University of Singapore (NUS) to look into these wonder materials that have taken the world by storm.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The centre will open on Friday.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The materials are so thin that scientists consider them to have only two dimensions.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Graphene, for example, is made of carbon, the same material found in pencils - except it consists of only a single layer of carbon atoms, making it one million times thinner than paper. European scientists created it in 2004.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Super-thin materials could revolutionise entire industries, from electronics and electric cars to the renewable energy sector.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Last year, the European Union awarded one billion euros (S$1.7 billion) over 10 years to a global group of graphene researchers.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"Graphene is an extraordinary combination of physical and chemical properties," it said. "It conducts electricity much better than copper, is 100 to 300 times stronger than steel and has unique optical properties.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"It is set to become the wonder material of the 21st century, as plastics were to the 20th century."</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Electronics giant Samsung is researching graphene because it could make smartphones and other devices more durable and a fraction of their current thickness.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Other scientists have proposed using it to create batteries that can be fully recharged in 16 seconds, and solar cells that are less brittle and can capture more sunlight. It could also be used as a super- smooth coating on medical implants to deter the human body from attacking them after they are implanted.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Singapore institutes have been racing to keep up with their global peers.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research have graphene researchers, while NUS set up its graphene research centre in 2010.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">But one way for Singapore to steal a march on competitors in the 2D field is to look for other materials that could be even better than graphene at meeting some needs, said researchers.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"Graphene is becoming very popular across the world," said NUS deputy president of research and technology Barry Halliwell.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"To stay ahead, you have to ask yourself, what's after graphene? You have to develop new materials with completely new kinds of properties."</p>
<p class="rtejustify">NUS Distinguished Professor Antonio Castro Neto, who will head the new 2D centre, pointed to phosphorene, the ultra-thin version of the element black phosphorus.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">He and other researchers at the NUS graphene centre were among the first to suggest just six months ago that phosphorene, a semiconductor, may be even better than the metallic graphene for improving electronics.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Prof Neto said the centre will also investigate molybdenum disulfide. The material was highlighted by the US Institute of Physics in April for its "impressive ability to convert light into electricity".</p>
<p class="rtejustify">It could improve solar panels, digital cameras, remote controls and a wide range of other devices.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">To give the NUS centre a headstart, world-renowned researchers have been recruited to its scientific and industrial advisory board. These include professors Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov, who won the 2010 Nobel Prize in physics for their work in graphene.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Professor Albert Fert, another board member, won the same prize in 2007 for his discovery of giant magneto-resistance, which led to a breakthrough in creating gigabyte hard disks.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Prof Neto pointed out, however, that there are considerable challenges to making 2D materials useful for industry. "You need very special machines to synthesise them," he said. "If you use a normal machine to inscribe circuitry on graphene, for example, you could punch a hole through the material."</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Professor Subbu Venkatraman, chair of NTU's School of Materials Science and Engineering, where some researchers work on graphene and other 2D materials, said scientists also need to find ways to produce very pure versions of the materials in large quantities.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"If you want the material to have certain properties, it needs to be in a certain structure," he said.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"One of the biggest challenges is to produce a specific structure of the 2D material in high yields without contamination by other structures," he added.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">In a widely cited paper on the state of the 2D materials field last year, American researchers said that for the field to advance, new techniques are needed to rapidly and safely probe "the atomic structure, defects and properties" of such materials. "Still, new understanding of 2D materials has contributed to entirely new scientific frontiers," they wrote.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">"There exists an entire periodic table of materials, each having different electronic and mechanical properties," they added. "The possibility to create 2D layers from any material remains. Harnessing them will surely lead to exciting new technological advances."</p>
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<p class="rtejustify">NEW RESEARCH CENTRE FOR 2D 'WONDER' MATERIALS</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The National University of Singapore (NUS) will open a new research centre on Friday to look into super-thin materials, referred to as "two-dimensional" (2D), that could revolutionise industries. To start, it will have about 50 researchers from multiple disciplines such as biomedicine and engineering. It will receive $50 million in funding over 10 years from the National Research Foundation.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Some materials that will come under its microscopes are:</p>
<ul><li class="rtejustify">Graphene - Made up of a single layer of carbon atoms, graphene has been the focus of intense research around the world since European scientists created it in 2004. It is much stronger than diamond, far more conductive than copper and as flexible as rubber. It offers huge promise for applications that include electronics, energy and medicine, for instance, in flexible touchscreens and batteries. The NUS Graphene Research Centre, opened in 2010, will become part of the new centre.</li>
<li class="rtejustify">Phosphorene - The graphene centre researchers were among the first to suggest, just six months ago, that this ultra-thin version of the element black phosphorus could surpass graphene in some uses. While graphene has charmed scientists, it might not be useful in replacing semiconductor switches for computer circuits - it lacks a natural "band gap" that can be used to switch the flow of electrons on and off. Phosphorene has this band gap, so it could be more suitable than graphene for making electronics that can be cooled more easily than traditional silicon-based versions.</li>
<li class="rtejustify">Molybdenum disulfide - The 2D form of this material, another alternative to graphene, was first produced by scientists in Switzerland in 2011. Before, the material had been used as a liquid for industrial lubrication. It also has a natural band gap, and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say it could be used to make walls that glow. It could also be used to make improved products, such as clothing with embedded electronics and glasses with built-in display screens."</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/press-release-new-centre-advanced-2d-materials">Press-Release on new Centre for 2D Advanced Materials</a></div></div></div>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:25:00 +0000mestre810 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgPress Release: New Centre for Advanced 2D Materialshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/press-release-new-centre-advanced-2d-materials
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/image003_1.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/image003_1.jpg?itok=tz3UixJv" width="440" height="289" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">A new page is turned in the Graphene Research Centre (GRC) history with the funding for the newly created Centre for Advanced 2D Materials which will be directed by Prof. Antonio H. Castro Neto. The National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore has awarded NUS with a S$ 50 M grant over the next 10 years in order to support the operational costs of GRC's labs and micro and nano-fabrication facility and the exploration, synthesis, and development of new devices based on two-dimensional (2D) materials of which graphene is the most famous.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">In fact, there is a multitude of other 2D materials with properties that are complementary to graphene's. On one hand, graphene, an atomically thin flat sheet of carbon, is a semi-metal and hence a good electrical conductor that can be used in a multitude of applications such as for transparent conducting electrodes, for instance. Phospherene, on the other hand, is a layer of phosphorus atoms in the shape of an accordion with semiconductor properties: an electronic gap of a few electron volts that is perfect for digital applications such as atomically thin transistors. Transition metal dichalcogenides, such as niobium diselenide, are superconductors that conduct electricity without any energy loss and can be used as radio frequency and microwave filters and lossless electric motors and generators.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Besides the current Professors who are members of GRC, the new centre will count on many Engineering Professors leading to even stronger ties between the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering. This increase in numbers will be possible due to an internal restructuring of the operation with the creation of four groups: Graphene, lead by Prof. Barbaros Oezyilmaz; Beyond Graphene lead by Prof. Loh Kian Ping; 2D Devices lead by Prof. Lim Chwee Teck; and the Theory Group whose leader is being recruited. </p>
<p class="rtejustify">Furthermore, in order to enhance intellectual property and spin-off generation, and explore industrial connections, the Office of Industry and Innovation (OII) was created with the support of NUS Enterprise. With OII embedded in the heart of the research and creation effort, the time between development and prototyping will be significantly reduced.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Deputy President for Research and Technology, Prof. Barry Halliwell, points out the directions to a bright future for 2D materials science and technology: "To stay ahead, you have to ask yourself, what's after graphene? You have to develop new materials with completely new kinds of properties."</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/sunday-times-article-new-centre-advanced-2d-materials">Sunday Times article on New Centre for 2D Advanced Materials</a></div></div></div>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:22:41 +0000mestre811 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS among top Asia-Pacific institutions publishing in Nature journalshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-among-top-asia-pacific-institutions-publishing-nature-journals
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Nature Publishing Index comprises 18 journals. The flagship journal is Nature, founded in 1869, and there are many subsidiary publications, including one online-only journal, Nature Communications. Nature and Nature Communications are multidisciplinary, whereas most others fall into one of the following four subject categories: life sciences, chemistry, physical sciences and earth and environmental sciences. The exception is Nature Chemical Biology, which falls under the first two categories. Attached are the data for 2013 showing the top five institutions for each journal, along with their 2012 rank.</p>
<p>NUS ranks 1st in Nature Technology, number 4th in Nature Physics and 5th in Nature Communications.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Nature%20Publishing%20Index%2013%20-%20Top%20institutions%20by%20journal.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=296735">Nature Publishing Index 13 - Top institutions by journal.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:06:28 +0000mestre761 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg NUS ranked Number 1 in Asiahttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-ranked-number-1-asia
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/qs-asia.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/qs-asia.jpg?itok=wZ3qdaIX" width="480" height="270" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>NUS has emerged as Asia’s top university in the latest <em>2014 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings: Asia</em> released today. Since the rankings were first compiled in 2009, NUS has made rapid progress up its charts, from an original 10th placing to second last year and finally an unprecedented first in 2014.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/7676-nus-ranked-number-1-in-asia">Click here</a></div></div></div>Tue, 13 May 2014 01:34:46 +0000mestre742 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC visits the new Center for Multi-Dimensional Carbon Materials in South Koreahttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-visits-new-center-multi-dimensional-carbon-materials-south-korea
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/unist.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/unist.jpg?itok=Isc-8kyo" width="480" height="360" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Members of GRC visited the newly created "Center for Multi-Dimensional Carbon Materials (CMCM)" at UNIST in Ulsan, South Korea.</p>
<p>The Korean government has funded CMCM with US$ 100 M for the next 10 years. In the picture, from left to right: Prof. Goki Eda (GRC), Prof. Loh Kian Ping (GRC), Prof. Rodney Ruoff (Director of CMCM), Prof. Castro Neto (Director of GRC), and Prof. Chen Wei (GRC). In the back, on the right, one can see the new US$ 50 M building erected to host CMCM.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:09:52 +0000mestre722 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgIn the News: Graphene, the Material of Tomorrowhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/news-graphene-material-tomorrow
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/14bits-disrupt-tmagArticle.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/14bits-disrupt-tmagArticle.jpg?itok=QLNkOw8V" width="480" height="360" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The recent announcement by Samsung that it had achieved a <a href="http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=35576">breakthrough</a> towards the commercialization of graphene devices, with a new method of growing large area, single crystal, wrinkle free, wafer scale graphene, has spun a new wave of media interest in graphene, not only in technical publications but also in the mainstream media. Some examples of this are</p>
<ul><li><a href="http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/bend-it-charge-it-dunk-it-graphene-the-material-of-tomorrow/?_php=true&amp;_type=blogs&amp;_r=0">The New York Times: "Bend It, Charge It, Dunk It: Graphene, the Material of Tomorrow"</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2014/04/14/why-you-should-take-note-of-graphene/">The Washington Post: "Why you should take note of graphene"</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/343985ae-c004-11e3-bfbc-00144feabdc0.html">Financial Times: "Miracle graphene set to play the long game"</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/10/world/asia/graphene-samsung-breakthrough/">CNN: "'Miracle material' graphene one step closer to commercial use"</a></li>
</ul></div></div></div>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:05:43 +0000mestre721 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNature Publishing Index ranks NUS among the world’s best 50 research institutionshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nature-publishing-index-ranks-nus-among-world%E2%80%99s-best-50-research-institutions
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/th-2013-pdf.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/th-2013-pdf.jpg?itok=N6Bo0bKI" width="200" height="263" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The first institution in Singapore to break into the Nature Publishing Index (NPI) Global Top 100 list in 2012, NUS has done even better this year by taking a leap up the rankings chart. The NPI 2013, released today,<strong> places NUS at the 46th position </strong>among its <a href="http://www.natureasia.com/en/publishing-index/pdf/NPI2013_Asia-Pacific.pdf#page=50">Global Top 100 list </a>of research institutions, up 28 places from 74th in 2012. The University has also moved up three spots in the <a href="http://www.natureasia.com/en/publishing-index/pdf/NPI2013_Asia-Pacific.pdf#page=44">NPI Asia-Pacific rankings</a> this year to the 6th place, outdoing top research institutions in the region.</p>
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<p>Delighted with the University’s performance in the NPI rankings, NUS President Professor Tan Chorh Chuan said: “This is a recognition of the impact and quality of our research, which has increased dramatically over a broad range of fields. Our Research Centres of Excellence for quantum technologies, mechanobiology and cancer science are at the frontiers of their fields, as is the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering in which NUS is a partner. Several NUS research centres and programmes are international leaders in areas ranging from <strong>graphene</strong> and new materials to lipidomics and medicine.“</p>
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<p>Mr Nick Campbell, Executive Editor of <em>Nature</em> and Global Head of Macmillan Science Communication, said: "The National University of Singapore's reputation as one of the Asia-Pacific's strongest research institutions is likely to be enhanced by this year's output in the Nature Publishing Index: NUS almost doubled its contribution to the Nature family of journals from last year, <strong>with a particularly strong contribution from its materials researchers</strong>. My thanks and congratulations go to all those NUS researchers who published their research in our journals."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/7500-nature-publishing-index-ranks-nus-among-the-world-s-best-50-research-institutions">Click here</a></div></div></div>Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:09:19 +0000mestre710 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS sees steady rise in world reputationhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-sees-steady-rise-world-reputation
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In the World Reputation Rankings 2014 just published today<em> </em>by <em>Times Higher Education</em> (THE), NUS has once again moved one spot up to its current 21st position. The University was placed 27th in THE’s 2011 reputation rankings, 23rd in 2012, and 22nd in 2013.</p>
<p>THE’s 2014 list of the world’s 100 most prestigious universities is based on the largest invitation-only survey of senior academics, involving 10,536 respondents from 133 countries.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/7411-nus-sees-steady-rise-in-world-reputation">Click here</a></div></div></div>Thu, 06 Mar 2014 03:03:04 +0000mestre696 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg2014 SinBeRISE Workshophttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/2014-sinberise-workshop
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/bears.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/bears.jpg?itok=CxNiiKBD" width="480" height="82" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Berkeley Education Alliance for Research in Singapore Limited (BEARS) is organizing its 2014 Singapore Berkeley Research Initiative for Sustainable Energy (SinBeRISE) Workshop.</p>
<p>The Singapore-Berkeley Research Initiative for Sustainable Energy (SinBeRISE) is a research programme exploring novel, inexpensive approaches to capturing solar energy. The goal is to utilize earth-abundant raw materials through low cost manufacturing processes to harvest solar energy at conversion efficiencies comparable to or higher than present techniques. SinBeRISE has three thrusts: converting solar energy into electrical energy (Photovoltaics); catalyzing the conversion of CO2 into liquid fuel (Photoelectrochemical approaches); and translating fundamental scientific developments in these areas into devices and systems.</p>
<p>SinBeRISE researchers from UC Berkeley, NTU and NUS bring expertise in advanced materials, nanostructures, optoelectronic electrical testing protocols, device design and modeling and the fundamental physics and chemistry of electron transport in complex systems. In this first workshop of the SinBeRISE programme, speakers from all three partner institutions will describe some of the background expertise that they bring to the programme, and report some of the early highlights of the programme. There will be posters describing more of the accomplishments from the first year of the programme, and the opportunity for informal discussions with SinBeRISE researchers.</p>
<h3>Workshop</h3>
<p>Date : 27 March 2014</p>
<p>Time : 08.30– 17.30</p>
<p>Venue : CREATE Theatrette, CREATE Tower Level 2, 1 Create Way, University Town, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore 138602</p>
<h3>Lab Tours and Breakout Meetings</h3>
<p>Date : 28 March 2014</p>
<p>Time : 09.00– 17.30</p>
<p>Venue : Various places in NUS and NTU.</p>
<h3>Further information</h3>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TIBlGMcMgoXx6v7OM7A7oQUFtEN8t4lxSOll2BPpUxY/viewform">Registration Form</a> and <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EOCW-55urD8Att8vk5Wf9BFhYyYbdiCfIQGhHH5Go_E/edit#slide=id.g1cbb0d105_00">Brochure</a></p>
<p>Contact Nerissa Deviana (<a href="mailto:ndeviana@ntu.edu.sg">ndeviana@ntu.edu.sg</a>) for further assistance.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 06:47:30 +0000mestre695 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS in world’s top 10 across 11 key subject areas, Asia’s best in 18 subjectshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-world%E2%80%99s-top-10-across-11-key-subject-areas-asia%E2%80%99s-best-18-subjects
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/subject-1.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/subject-1.jpg?itok=4aviMfJR" width="480" height="270" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>NUS has been ranked among the world’s 10 best universities for key subject areas in engineering and technology, arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences and management, according to the latest <em>QS World University Rankings by Subject</em> published today. The University is placed top 10 for a total of 11 subject areas, and is Asia’s best across 18 subjects.</p>
<p>The <em>QS World University Rankings by Subject</em> is an annual ranking of 200 universities around the world along 30 individual disciplines. The ranking is based on research citations as well as reputational surveys involving over 90,000 academics and employers worldwide.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/7380-nus-in-world-s-top-10-across-11-key-subject-areas-asia-s-best-in-18-subjects">Click here</a></div></div></div>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 02:18:25 +0000mestre694 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgAbstract Submission for RPGR 2014 is now openhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/abstract-submission-rpgr-2014-now-open
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/RPGR2014_annoucement.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/RPGR2014_annoucement.jpg?itok=ZlbEfGR1" width="200" height="278" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The website for the 6th International Conference on Recent Progress in Graphene Research (RPGR2014) is now accepting the submission of abstracts.</p>
<p>The conference will be held on September 21-25, 2014, at the Howard International House, Taipei, Taiwan, with the Plenary Speakers Andre Geim, Antonio H. Castro Neto, Mei-Yin Chou and Manish Chhowalla and more than 40 distinguished invited speakers.</p>
<h3><br />
Important Dates</h3>
<p>Deadline of Abstract Submission: April 30th, 2014<br />
Opening of Registration: May 1st, 2014<br />
Deadline of Early-bird Registration: July 15th, 2014</p>
<h3><br />
Official website</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.rpgr2014.tw">http://www.rpgr2014.tw</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/RPGR2014_annoucement.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=608626">RPGR2014_annoucement.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:25:55 +0000mestre685 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene Pavilion at InnovFesthttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphene-pavilion-innovfest
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/EDM-Innovfest_GrapheneEDMFA_web_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/EDM-Innovfest_GrapheneEDMFA_web_0.jpg?itok=-R_OZj-g" width="337" height="480" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href="http://innovfest.sg/">InnovFest</a> is a festival of innovation-related activities to boost investments,technology transfer and networking within Asia's academic, business and technology communities. Presented by <a href="http://www.nus.edu.sg/enterprise/">NUS Enterprise</a>, it was first held in 2006.</p>
<p>On day 2 of InnovFest 2014, there will be a Special Graphene Pavilion, with a focused discussion with some of the early players, to understand the opportunities that graphene presents.</p>
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</div></div></div>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:21:57 +0000mestre682 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgBeyond Graphene 2013 Recordingshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/beyond-graphene-2013-recordings
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The video recordings of the sessions held at the <a href="/2DMaterials2013">Scientific Workshop on 2D Materials: Beyond Graphene 2013</a> are now available <a href="/2DMaterials2013/content/recordings">here</a>.</p>
<p>They feature the International Speakers</p>
<ul><li>Thomas Heine (Jacobs University)</li>
<li>James Hone (University of Columbia)</li>
<li>Andras Kis (EPFL)</li>
<li>Arkady Krasheninnikov (Aalto University)</li>
<li>Francois Peeters (University of Antwerp)</li>
<li>Yao Wang (University of Hong Kong)</li>
<li>Xiaodong Xu (University of Washington)</li>
</ul><p>and the Local Speakers</p>
<ul><li>Goki Eda (NUS)</li>
<li>Antonio Castro Neto (NUS)</li>
<li>Beng Kang Tay (NTU)</li>
<li>Ting Yu (NTU)</li>
<li>Hua Zhang (NTU)</li>
</ul><p> </p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:11:19 +0000mestre679 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC researchers visit Monash University in Melbournehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-researchers-visit-monash-university-melbourne
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/MCN-1.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/MCN-1.jpg?itok=-UFUYnko" width="480" height="271" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>From left to right, Qiaoliang Bao (Monash), Hyunsoo Yang (NUS), Antonio Castro Neto (NUS), Shafique Adam (NUS) and Vitor Pereira (NUS)</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:33:59 +0000mestre673 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC and BASF embark on joint graphene researchhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-and-basf-embark-joint-graphene-research
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/nus_basf.gif"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/nus_basf.gif?itok=v2KtDZRz" width="160" height="160" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>NUS and BASF have issued the following press release:</em></p>
<p>Singapore; Ludwigshafen, Germany – 20 January 2014 – The Graphene Research Centre (GRC) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Science and the world’s leading chemical company BASF have partnered to develop the use of graphene in organic electronic devices, such as organic light emitting diodes (OLED). The goal of this collaboration is to interface graphene films with organic electronic materials for the creation of more efficient and more flexible lighting devices</p>
<p>“ Our motto at GRC is ‘Inventing the Future’ and the combination of graphene from GRC and organic materials from BASF is the perfect way to research possibilities that have not been explored before and can lead to transformative technology. We are working towards a bright future where clean energy can be harvested, transported and stored in efficient ways, in order to be used to create a better and healthier living for all of us,” says Prof. Antonio Castro Neto, Director of the Graphene Research Centre and a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Physics, NUS Faculty of Science and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NUS Faculty of Engineering .</p>
<p>“Graphene is a fascinating material, with regard to both its electronic properties and its mechanical strength. We have been engaged in the research of graphene for several years and are now ready to enter partnerships with excellence research centres in order to complement and speed up our device development,” says Dr Josef R. Wünsch, Senior Vice President Modeling &amp; Formulation Research at BASF , also responsible for incubation in the graphene space.</p>
<p>The NUS team at GRC will be responsible for the synthesis and characterisation of the graphene. The researchers have already developed a patent-pending methodology for the reliable growth and transfer of high-quality graphene films onto different flexible substrates that can be used in solar cells and lighting panels. BASF develops and provides organic active materials that allow for its integration into a device, jointly with graphene films.</p>
<p>“Graphene is a potentially important component in the future of lighting and low-weight energy storage. Through this cooperation, we aim to greatly advance the performance of graphene-based next generation organic electronic devices,” says Dr Kitty Cha, a graphene research scientist at BASF who is managing the project.</p>
<p>The scientific aspects of the collaboration at NUS are coordinated by Prof. Loh Kian Ping, a leading chemist at GRC and Head of the Department of Chemistry at the NUS Faculty of Science. For the OLED project, the goal is to develop a robust process of transferring and incorporating graphene in OLED devices. The researchers have to overcome the key challenge of working with atomically thin films of graphene and interfacing these films efficiently with organic materials. If successful, incorporating graphene into OLED and other devices based on electronically active organic materials will allow for inexpensive, flexible and more efficient gadgets.</p>
<p>“Graphene, which is one of the crystalline forms of carbon, was only relatively recently discovered in 2004. The Graphene Research Centre at NUS Faculty of Science , which has already established itself as one of the leaders in the graphene research, is now also establishing itself as an industry collaborator, bringing about new applications of graphene across a wide range of sectors,” says Ms Irene Cheong, Director , NUS Industry Liaison Office , which facilitated this industry collaboration .</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:19:31 +0000mestre656 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgPanel discussion with the participation of Andre Geim, GRC visitor.http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/panel-discussion-participation-andre-geim-grc-visitor
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Andre Geim, who has been visiting the GRC for the last weeks, will be part of a panel discussion on "Science and Society", together with two other Nobel laureates and one Fields medalist.</p>
<p>The panel discussion is being hosted by NUS as part of the Global Young Scientists Summit @ one-north (GYSS @ one-north) 2014.</p>
<p>Details of the event are available <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/event/panel-discussion-%E2%80%9Cscience-and-society%E2%80%9D">here</a>.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 05:00:30 +0000vitormp635 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProfessor Castro Neto accepted joint appointment at ECE Dept, NUShttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/professor-castro-neto-accepted-joint-appointment-ece-dept-nus
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/AHCN.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/AHCN.jpg?itok=v7jIPYRb" width="200" height="200" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Professor Antonio Helio Castro Neto is Director of the Graphene Research Centre and Distinguished Professor in Physics. He has accepted a courtesy joint appointment with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering as Professor in the Microelectronic Technologies and Devices Area, effective 1 January 2014.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 30 Dec 2013 14:35:56 +0000mestre629 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene origami opens up new spintronics featureshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphene-origami-opens-new-spintronics-features
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/grapheneorigami.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/grapheneorigami.jpg?itok=Tyy9UpCO" width="300" height="332" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>"(Phys.org) - Despite graphene's many impressive properties, its lack of a bandgap limits its use in electronic applications. In a new study, scientists have theoretically shown that a bandgap can be opened in graphene by folding 2D graphene sheets origami-style and exposing them to a magnetic field. In addition to opening up a bandgap, this method also produces spin-polarized current in the graphene sheets, making them attractive for spintronics applications.</p>
<p>The scientists, A. T. Costa, et al., from institutions in Brazil, Ireland, Singapore, and the US, have published their paper on graphene origami in a recent issue of EPL."</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://phys.org/news/2013-12-graphene-origami-spintronics-features.html">Phys.org News</a></div></div></div>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:44:25 +0000mestre628 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNovel bio-inspired method to grow high-quality graphene for high-end electronic deviceshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/novel-bio-inspired-method-grow-high-quality-graphene-high-end-electronic-devices
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/2044144_TE_graphene_472.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/2044144_TE_graphene_472.jpg?itok=N2rCxxzM" width="472" height="381" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Drawing inspiration from how beetles and tree frogs keep their feet attached to submerged leaves, the study breaks current technology bottleneck and enables wide ranging applications for graphene</p>
<p>A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), led by Professor Loh Kian Ping, who heads the Department of Chemistry at the NUS Faculty of Science, has successfully developed an innovative one-step method to grow and transfer high-quality graphene on silicon and other stiff substrates, opening up opportunities for graphene to be used in high-value applications that are currently not technologically feasible.</p>
<p>This breakthrough, inspired by how beetles and tree frogs keep their feet attached to submerged leaves, is the first published technique that accomplishes both the growth and transfer steps of graphene on a silicon wafer. This technique enables the technological application of graphene in photonics and electronics, for devices such as optoelectronic modulators, transistors, on-chip biosensors and tunneling barriers. The innovation was first published online in prestigious scientific journal Nature on 11 December 2013.</p>
<p><em>Media coverage on the face-to-face transfer technique that was published in Nature</em></p>
<ul><li>IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec 2013,<a href="http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/materials/graphene-prodution-combined-into-onestep-method-for-waferscale-films"> Graphene Production Combined Into One-Step Method for Wafer-Scale Films</a></li>
<li>The Engineer, 12 Dec 2013, <a href="http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/production-engineering/news/one-step-process-grows-and-transfers-graphene-onto-silicon/1017676.article">One-step process grows and transfers graphene onto silicon</a></li>
<li>USA News, 12 Dec 2013, <a href="http://dailynewsen.com/2013/12/12/novel-bio-inspired-method-to-grow-high-quality-graphene-for-high-end-electronic-devices.html">Novel Bio-Inspired Method to Grow High-Quality Graphene for High-End Electronic Devices </a></li>
<li>Gigaom, 12 Dec 2013, <a href="http://gigaom.com/2013/12/12/tree-frog-feet-inspire-new-graphene-manufacturing-method/">Tree frog feet inspire new gradphene manufacturing method </a></li>
<li>Science Daily, 12 Dec 2013, <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131212094934.htm">Novel Bio-Inspired Method to Grow High-Quality Graphene for High-End Electronic Devices </a></li>
<li>Phys Org, 12 Dec 2013, <a href="http://phys.org/news/2013-12-bio-inspired-method-high-quality-graphene-high-end.html">Novel bio-inspired method to grow high-quality graphene for high-end electronic devices </a></li>
<li>Nanowerk, 12 Dec 2013, <a href="http://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology_news/newsid=33663.php">Novel bio-inspired method to grow high-quality graphene for high-end electronic devices</a></li>
</ul></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/7133-nus-researchers-develop-novel-bio-inspired-method-to-grow-high-quality-graphene-for-high-end-electronic-devices">NUS Newshub</a></div></div></div>Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:45:28 +0000mestre625 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgRiding the graphene wavehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/riding-graphene-wave
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/bbcradio4.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/bbcradio4.jpg?itok=kf-J1Wuv" width="302" height="167" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded">Tonight, December 9th 2013, on BBC Radio 4:
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"Construction work is underway to build a world-class laboratory at Manchester University. Costing £61m, the National Graphene Institute aims to be the world's leading centre of graphene research and commercialisation.
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Graphene is super-strong and super-conductive - it's often called a 'wonder material' - and it was invented in Manchester by Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov, who won a Nobel prize for their work. The city takes great pride in the discovery, seeing a direct line of descent from its legacy of industrial invention, and has awarded the two scientists the freedom of the city in recognition of their work.
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Gerry Northam finds out how the the UK is competing in the global market as Korea, China and the USA pour money into the patenting and commercialisation of Manchester's magic material. What will it take for graphene to move out of the laboratory and into the commercial world?
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Investors are running the numbers to work out which applications are most ready for go-to-market products, and which countries are making fastest progress in finding ways to manufacturer graphene. Can graphene give the UK a significant new role in the 21st century global economy?
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Producer: Philip Reevell
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A City Broadcasting production for BBC Radio 4."</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03kpnjx">Click here</a></div></div></div>Mon, 09 Dec 2013 04:27:48 +0000mestre622 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGame Changer: Grafoid’s new patent-pending MesoGraf™ technology sets the standard for high-energy-density graphene http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/game-changer-grafoid%E2%80%99s-new-patent-pending-mesograf%E2%84%A2-technology-sets-standard-high
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/mesograf-85725531.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/mesograf-85725531.jpg?itok=radHpiIR" width="456" height="190" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded">"'MesoGraf is a stable intermediate product derived from raw graphite ore that can easily be transformed into graphene.' In record time, Dr. Chiu and his partners at the National University of Singapore (NUS) were able to isolate a material from raw graphite ore that can be transformed instantly into graphene."
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://investorintel.com/graphite-graphene-intel/game-changer-grafoids-new-patent-pending-mesograf-technology-sets-the-standard-for-high-density-graphene/">Click here</a></div></div></div>Mon, 09 Dec 2013 04:23:27 +0000mestre621 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgFuji Electric Malaysia Collaborates with NUS on Graphene Researchhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/fuji-electric-malaysia-collaborates-nus-graphene-research
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Business%20Times%20-%2022%20Oct%20%28Fuji%20GRC%20collab%29.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Business%20Times%20-%2022%20Oct%20%28Fuji%20GRC%20collab%29.jpg?itok=hLKwWIHv" width="480" height="418" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Business Times, among others, reports on the collaboration between the Graphene Research Centre of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Fuji Electric (Malaysia) into using graphene to make a new generation of hard disk drives which can store tens of terabytes of information, versus the current capacity of gigabytes.<br /><br />
It is envisaged that when applied in hard disk drives, graphene has a role of providing a protective layer, allowing for the magnetic heads to approach closer to the hard disks. This brings hard disk drives that can store a much larger amount of data with smaller hard drives.<br />
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/6946-joint-graphene-research-to-boost-data-storage">NUS Newshub</a></div></div></div>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 02:41:39 +0000mestre605 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg“A” for house-keeping!http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/%E2%80%9Ca%E2%80%9D-house-keeping
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/GRC-housekeeping.JPG"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/GRC-housekeeping.JPG?itok=ycZxEHZN" width="480" height="319" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>As part of Graphene Research Centre (GRC)’s continuous efforts to upkeep safety, Graphene Research Centre had participated actively in the 2013 House-Keeping Inspection 2013 organized by Faculty of Science, and emerged as the champion under the Shared/Core Facilities Category.</p>
<p>The photo shows Mr Ang Han Siong, facilities manager of GRC and Mr Dylan Mohammad Ashik, safety officer of GRC, receiving the house-keeping award from A/P Sow Chorng Haur, Vice Dean of Faculty of Science.</p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 19 Oct 2013 07:36:29 +0000mestre599 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgDr. M. V. Reddy receives "SMP Outstanding Mentor Award 2013"http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/dr-m-v-reddy-receives-smp-outstanding-mentor-award-2013
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/DSC_0200.JPG"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/DSC_0200.JPG?itok=DLDR_HF8" width="480" height="304" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Congratulations to <a href="http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/solidstateionics/reddyprofile.htm" target="_blank">Dr. M. V. Reddy</a>, Senior Research Fellow (<a href="http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-3524-2010" target="_blank">http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-3524-2010</a> ) for receiving the "SMP Outstanding Mentor Award 2013" from Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore. </p>
<p>Previous years (2012,2011 and 2010), he also won outstanding SMP mentor award from MOE, Gifted education Branch, Singapore.</p>
<p>Dr .Reddy strives to cultivate the spirit of inquiry in students who are interested in science and gives inspirational mentoring to local high school students for their research projects. This year all his four research projects won Distinction and one 3M best poster award in 19<sup>th</sup> Youth Science conference.</p>
<p>For more details about SMP : <a href="http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/special-programmes/science-programmes/science-mentorship-programmes/" target="_blank">http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/special-programmes/science-programmes/science-mentorship-programmes/</a></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:00:59 +0000c2dlwf596 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC mentors clinch top prizes at 19th Youth Science conference 2013http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-mentors-clinch-top-prizes-19th-youth-science-conference-2013
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Congratulations to our Graphene center colleagues for mentoring the following winning school projects at the recent 19<sup>th</sup> Youth Science conference 2013.The list of winning GRC projects are mentioned at: <a href="http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/outreach/smp/smp-achievements" target="_blank">http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/outreach/smp/smp-achievements</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:52:23 +0000c2dlwf595 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Castro Neto visits the research laboratories of JEOL in Japanhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-castro-neto-visits-research-laboratories-jeol-japan
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/JEOL%20Visit.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/JEOL%20Visit.jpg?itok=gzUkSOLC" width="480" height="359" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. Castro Neto visits the research laboratories of JEOL in Japan as NUS/GRC/Nanocore are planning a new state-of-the-art transmission microscopy laboratory in Singapore.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:40:43 +0000mestre587 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgScientific Workshop on 2D Materials: Beyond Graphenehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/scientific-workshop-2d-materials-beyond-graphene
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/2D-Materials-workshop-flyer.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2D-Materials-workshop-flyer.jpg?itok=2rBI-2jz" width="360" height="480" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Graphene Research Centre of NUS and the College of Engineering of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are co-organizing a 3-day scientific workshop on "2D Materials: Beyond Graphene". The workshop will provide an opportunity for open discussions with world experts on various topics on 2D materials research. The opening keynote will be given by Prof. Andre Geim from the University of Manchester (Nobel Laureate in Physics 2010). Details of the workshop and the full speaker list can be found at: <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/2DMaterials2013">http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/2DMaterials2013</a><br /><br />
The workshop will be held at the University Hall Auditorium at NUS from 16th to 18th of December, 2013.<br /><br />
List of international speakers:<br />
1 - Andre Geim (Univ. of Manchester, U.K.)<br />
2 - Andras Kis (EPFL, Switzerland)<br />
3 - Lance Li (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)<br />
4 - Xiaodong Xu (Univ. of Washington, USA)<br />
5 - James Hone (Columbia Univ, USA)<br />
6 - Jinwoo Cheon (Yonsei Univ., South Korea)<br />
7 - Arkady Krashninnikov (Univ. of Helsinki, Finland)<br />
8 - Pulickel Ajayan (Rice University, USA)<br />
9 - Tsukagoshi Kazuhito (NIMS, Japan)<br />
10 - Yao Wang (Univ. of Hong Kong)<br />
11 - Francois Peeters (Univ. of Antwerp, Belgium)<br />
12 - Tony Low (IBM TJ Watson, USA)<br />
13 - Thomas Heine (Jacobs University, Germany)<br /><br />
For participation please register at the <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/2DMaterials2013/content/registration-0">online registration</a>.</p>
<p>Registration is free but the number of participants is limited. The seats will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.</p>
<p>If you wish to present a poster, please submit your abstract at the registration page.<br /><br />
We are looking forward to welcoming you to this workshop!<br />
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</div></div></div>Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:36:44 +0000mestre586 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC Cleanroom and Chemical Store is one of the winners in this year’s Housekeeping Inspectionhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-cleanroom-and-chemical-store-one-winners-year%E2%80%99s-housekeeping-inspection
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>GRC Cleanroom and Chemical Store have attained an A grade and is one of the winners in this year’s Housekeeping Inspection 2013 (Shared/Core Facilities Category).</p>
<p>The certificate, prize and trophy will be delivered in the <strong>Science Safety Day</strong>, <strong>27 Sept 2013</strong>, LT 27, 9 am -1 pm.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 05:41:40 +0000mestre578 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS tops Asia in latest QS World University Rankingshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-tops-asia-latest-qs-world-university-rankings
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/rankings-1.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/rankings-1.jpg?itok=-I6lNLb5" width="300" height="86" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>NUS has clinched the top Asian university spot in the 2013/2014 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. It also advanced to the 24th position in the world rankings, one notch up from last year.<br /><br />
The QS World University Rankings assesses more than 800 universities in the world based on academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, faculty student ratio, and proportions of international students and international faculty. Responses from 62,094 academics and 27,957 employers were taken into consideration, making both surveys the largest of their kind in the world.<br /><br />
Besides being placed 9th in the world for academic reputation, and 16th for employer reputation, NUS has also made significant improvement in the number of research papers published and citations generated. Its faculty areas were ranked as follows: Arts &amp; Humanities (17), Engineering &amp; Technology (7), Life Sciences &amp; Medicine (27), Natural Sciences (11) and Social Sciences &amp; Management (9).<br /><br />
NUS President Professor Tan Chorh Chuan was pleased with the latest results which reflect Singapore’s strong support for higher education and the ethos of continually seeking excellence.<br /><br />
“NUS has strived to differentiate itself as a global university centred in Asia through educational innovation, multidisciplinary research and strategic partnerships. We will continue to keep a sharp focus on nurturing and recruiting talented academics, staff and students, while providing a conducive environment for this thriving community to pioneer advances in education and research and its application that will have a strong positive impact on Singapore and society,” Prof Tan said.<br /><br />
Mr Ben Sowter, Head of Research at QS said: “This year’s QS World University Rankings identifies NUS as Asia’s leading institution on the world stage. Despite operating in increasingly competitive territory, NUS continues to progress and our results suggest that securing a position in the world’s top 20 is only a matter of time. For an example of consistent strategic development and implementation for a large, comprehensive university, both in terms of performance and recognition, look no further than NUS.”<br /><br />
The full results of the 2013/2014 QS World University Rankings are available on <a href="http://www.topuniversities.com/qs-world-university-rankings">www.topuniversities.com/qs-world-university-rankings</a></p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 05:45:31 +0000mestre575 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Vincenzo Barone at Department of Mechanical Engineeringhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-vincenzo-barone-department-mechanical-engineering
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt" xml:lang="EN-US">Vincenzo Barone is a full Professor of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry at the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, Italy President of the Italian Chemical Society for the period 2011-2014, fellow of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sciences (IAQMS), and of the Accademia dei Lincei. He is author of more than 600 papers mainly devoted to the development, validation and application of new computational strategies for the study of stereo-electronic, dynamical, and environmental effects on physical-chemical properties of molecules and supramolecules. His most important theoretical contributions concern the development of new density functionals, solvent models and effective treatments of harmonic and anharmonic effects on spectroscopic properties.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US" style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 9pt" xml:lang="EN-US">He will be giving a seminar entitled "</span>Virtual Instruments for Spectroscopy: Development, Validation and Applications in Life- and Material- Sciences".</p>
<p>Date: 2 October 2013, Wednesday</p>
<p>Time: 12.00pm to 1.00pm</p>
<p>Venue: E1-06-04 (map of NUS can be found at <a href="http://map.nus.edu.sg/">http://map.nus.edu.sg/</a></p>
<p>Host: Dr. Sergei Manzhos</p>
<p><strong>Abstract</strong><br /><br />
The increased necessity to design new responsive materials with unique properties, which could be tuned and controlled by means of appropriate external sources, for specific applications in different sectors such as aerospace, electronics, ceramics, packaging, drug delivering and targeting, requires a cooperative experimental/computational effort. Interpretation and prediction of the spectroscopic properties of these composite systems have been obtained through calibrated computational protocols defined in our group. In the framework of the ERC Advanced Grant Project DREAMS “Development of a Research Environment for Advanced Modeling of Soft Matter”, GA N° 320951 we are extending our new multifrequency virtual spectrometer [1] toward larger systems including nanoparticles and polymers. In this way, molecular motions and supra-molecular interactions in real-size structures can be captured combining all levels of theory, ranging from classical molecular dynamics simulations (CMDs) to full quantum mechanics calculations (QMc). The combination of CMDs, based on accurately parameterized force fields, and QMc, based on density functional theory (DFT) and its time-dependent extension (TD-DFT) have been used to simulate both the absorption and emission spectra of dyes in solution [2] and interacting with different kinds of nanoparticles [3], and succeeded in elucidating the mechanisms which determined the modifications of different spectroscopic properties (IR, Raman, UV-vis, etc.) observed experimentally. The photophysical properties of organic chromophores incorporated (grafte/dispersed) in apolar polymer matrices have also been studied in detail [4] and the influence of the polymer bundle on the dynamics and conformational properties of the dopants together with the configurations responsible for both the absorption and emission spectra have been identified.<br /><br />
[1] V. Barone, A. Baiardi, M. Biczisko, J. Bloino, C. Cappelli, F. Lipparini, Implementation and validation of a multi-purpose virtual spectrometer for large systems in complex environments, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS 14, 12404-12422 (2012).</p>
<p>[2] F. Lipparini, F. Egidi, C. Cappelli, V. Barone, The Optical Rotation of Methyloxirane in Aqueous Solution: A Never Ending Story?, JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THEORY AND COMPUTATION 9, 1880-1884 (2013).</p>
<p>[3] A. Pedone, J. Bloino, V. Barone, Role of host-guest interactions in tuning the optical properties of coumarin derivatives incorporated in MCM-41: a TD-DFT investigation, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C 116, 17807-17818 (2012).</p>
<p>[4] G. Prampolini, F. Bellina, M. Biczysko, C. Cappelli, L. Carta, M. Lessi, A. Pucci, G. Ruggeri, V. Barone, Computational design, synthesis, and mechanocromic properties of new thiophene-based p-conjugated chromophores, CHEMISTRY 19, 1996-2004 (2013).</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 09 Sep 2013 06:59:42 +0000mestre565 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgInteractive Session with Prof Zhang Shoucheng at NTUhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/interactive-session-prof-zhang-shoucheng-ntu
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Poster_Zhang.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Poster_Zhang.jpg?itok=qvv2tcFy" width="150" height="212" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof Shoucheng Zhang, a well-renowned Chinese-American physicist, is the JG Jackson and CJ Wood Professor at Stanford University. He is internationally recognized for his research in topological insulators, quantum spin Hall effect, spintronics and high temperature superconductivity. His notable awards include the top three prizes of international physics field, namely the prestigious Dirac Medal and Prize in 2012, the Oliver Buckley prize in 2012 and the Europhysics prize in 2010.</p>
<p>Prof CN Yang was once his mentor during his PhD years at State University of New York at Stony Brook, and Shoucheng has already made himself the role model among the Chinese physicists, following his great instructor, Prof CN Yang.</p>
<p>Prof Shoucheng Zhang will share his personal experience in research particularly in the field of topological insulators. Amazingly, the theory and the application of topological insulator have successfully brought up the revolutionary development in the field of information technology.</p>
<p>Please confirm your attendance via email by 23 August 2013 to <a href="mailto:LouisLimym@ntu.edu.sg">LouisLimym@ntu.edu.sg</a></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Poster_Zhang_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=141815">Poster_Zhang.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 01:57:04 +0000mestre562 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNew Position Announcementshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/new-position-announcements
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/head.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/head.png?itok=mh9frNm4" width="480" height="129" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href="http://staff.science.nus.edu.sg/~christiannijhuis/index.html">The Nijhuis Group</a> has just posted four position announcements for post-doctoral researchers and graduate students:</p>
<p class="rteindent1"><span class="field-content"><a href="/content/post-doctoral-position-plasmonic-electronic-devices">Post-doctoral position: Plasmonic-Electronic Devices</a></span></p>
<p class="rteindent1"><span class="field-content"><a href="/content/post-doctoral-position-molecular-electronics">Post-doctoral position: Molecular Electronics</a></span></p>
<p class="rteindent1"><span class="field-content"><a href="/content/phd-position-plasmonic-electronic-devices">PhD position: Plasmonic-Electronic Devices</a></span></p>
<p class="rteindent1"><span class="field-content"><a href="/content/phd-position-synthesis-molecular-wires-molecular-electronic-devices">PhD position: Synthesis of Molecular Wires for Molecular Electronic Devices</a></span></p>
<p>Candidates may contact Dr. Christian A. Nijhuis (<a href="mailto:chmnca@nus.edu.sg">chmnca@nus.edu.sg</a>) for informal inquiries regarding the application.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:17:35 +0000mestre544 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgThe world is flat?http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/world-flat
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/AndrewWee_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/AndrewWee_0.jpg?itok=Cp9Zft04" width="200" height="200" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>ACS Nano Editorial by Prof. Andrew Wee, Dean of the NUS Faculty of Science and member of GRC.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/nn403389h">Click here</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/nn403389h%20The%20World%20is%20Flat_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=419518">nn403389h The World is Flat.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Tue, 23 Jul 2013 06:47:51 +0000mestre534 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGrafoid raises $3.5 million from private investors on the way to MesoGraf mass productionhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grafoid-raises-35-million-private-investors-way-mesograf-mass-production
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/grafoid.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/grafoid.jpg?itok=ILrFhTkM" width="160" height="41" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href="http://grafoid.com">Grafoid</a>, major stakeholder of the NUS and GRC spin-off Graphite Zero, announced that they completed a new funding round from private investors, raising just over $3.5 million USD.</p>
<p>Earlier in 2013 the company raised a further $1.5 million, which means the company raised over $5 million USD since the beginning of 2013.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, Grafoid's CEO gave a <a href="http://grafoid.com/grafoids-graphene-outlook/">speech</a> in Singapore where he unveiled investment in bulk production of MesoGraf™ graphene, an economically scalable suite of graphene products that can be tailored to both industrial and commercial applications.</p>
<p>A global platform between Focus Graphite, Grafoid and Graphite Zero was launched, in which Focus Graphite is a source of high-grade, high-purity graphite, Graphite Zero manages R&amp;D and MesoGraf™ production and Grafoid is responsible for managing business and IP development, corporate and investor relations and marketing.</p>
<p>The platform is said to offer the most direct, clearest, fastest, affordable way towards graphene’s commercialization on a global scale, using a one-step, non-destructive and environmentally sustainable chemical process in the production of MesoGraf™.<br />
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.graphene-info.com/grafoid-raises-35-million-private-investors-way-mesograf-mass-production">Click here</a></div></div></div>Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:01:46 +0000mestre527 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC Publication Reporthttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-publication-report
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Graphene Research Centre, despite being still in its "infancy", has recently surpassed 100 publications in the Science Citation Index, and these publications have already been cited more than 700 times.</p>
<p>The first months of 2013 have seen a two fold increase in publications compared to the same period of 2012, and a four fold increase in citations.</p>
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Citation Report (June 2013):</h3>
<p>Results found: 102<br />
Sum of the Times Cited: 783<br />
Sum of Times Cited without self-citations: 722<br />
Citing Articles: 623<br />
Citing Articles without self-citations: 586<br />
Average Citations per Item: 7.68<br />
h-index: 14<br />
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</div></div></div>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:58:39 +0000mestre519 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgPosition Open for Finance Officerhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/position-open-finance-officer
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>GRC has an open position for <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/executive-senior-executive-asst-manager-finance">Executive / Senior Executive / Asst. Manager (Finance)</a></p>
<p>Applications should be submitted via the <a href="https://jobs.nus.edu.sg/career/Default.asp?PID=3&amp;AC=OHR&amp;EC=OHR&amp;GC=G01&amp;JobID=970&amp;LID=1&amp;SP=1&amp;CA022470034360885">Position Announcement at NUS Career </a></p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:32:59 +0000mestre517 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Antonio H. Castro Neto is awarded the Hsun Lee Award http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-antonio-h-castro-neto-awarded-hsun-lee-award
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/hsun_lee.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/hsun_lee.jpg?itok=KXEwTBiN" width="480" height="320" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. Antonio H. Castro Neto is awarded the Hsun Lee Award by the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) in Shenyang, China.</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:21:55 +0000mestre515 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNext-generation solar cells from graphenehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/next-generation-solar-cells-graphene
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/graphene-solar.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/graphene-solar.jpg?itok=vjYwNGth" width="300" height="198" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>NUS Newshub reports:</p>
<p>"Longer-lasting and better - the next-generation solar cells and optoelectronic devices will tout these properties and more when created from a combination of graphene and other one-atom thick materials, reported a group of scientists from the University of Manchester and NUS.</p>
<p>The breakthrough work was published in <em>Science</em> recently. The team managed to identify the ideal combination of materials - new photosensitive class of two-dimensional materials called transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC) with optically transparent and conducive graphene - which collectively create a very efficient photovoltaic device, pointed out Professor Antonio Castro Neto, Director of the Graphene Research Centre at NUS and corresponding author of the paper."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/1306/graphene_17Jun13.php">Click here</a></div></div></div>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:19:21 +0000mestre514 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene's Magnetic Properties Can Now Be Controlledhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphenes-magnetic-properties-can-now-be-controlled
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In the Science World Report:</p>
<p>"In a breakthrough for possible futuristic atom-scale spintronic transistors, wonder material graphene can actually be made magnetic and importantly, its magnetism switched on and off at the press of a button. This opens up a new avenue towards electronics with very low energy consumption, according to scientists announcing the discovery.</p>
<p>In a report published in Nature Communications, a University of Manchester team led by Dr Irina Grigorieva shows how to create the elementary magnetic moments in graphene and then switch them on and off. This is the first time magnetism itself has been toggled, rather than the magnetization direction being reversed. Nobel Laureate and co-author of the paper Professor Andre Geim commented: 'I wonder how many more surprises graphene keeps in store. This one has come out of the blue. We have to wait and see for a few years but the switchable magnetism may lead to an impact exceeding most optimistic expectations.'</p>
<p>Professor Antonio Castro Neto, Director of the Graphene Research Centre in Singapore and co-author of the report, said: 'This work opens the doors for new magnetic devices that are atomically thin and can be easily controlled externally with the application of ordinary electric fields. These new devices can be incorporate in electronic circuits in order to create functionalities for control of magnetism and charge that did not exist before. They unify magnetic memories with electric circuits. It is a true breakthrough.'</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/7539/20130614/major-spintronics-breakthrough-graphene-magnetic-properties-now-controlled.htm">Click here</a></div></div></div>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:10:44 +0000mestre513 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene Brazil 2013http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphene-brazil-2013
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/brazil_graphene_2013.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/brazil_graphene_2013.jpg?itok=3eRV1g1o" width="480" height="311" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Graphene Brazil 2013 will be the 2nd edition of a series of conferences that aim to cover aspects related to the science and applications of graphene. The first Graphene Brazil conference was held in Belo Horizonte in 2010.</p>
<p>The conference will cover the science and applications of graphene, including also graphene related materials such as carbon nanotubes, boron nitride and other layered materials. The following invited speakers have already confirmed their participation:</p>
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Eva Andrei - Rutgers University, USA</li>
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Luigi Colombo - Texas Instruments Incorporated, USA</li>
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Andrea Ferrari - University of Cambridge, United Kingdom</li>
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Hong-Jun Gao - Chinese Academy of Sciences, China</li>
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Caio Lewenkopf - Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil</li>
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Juan Jose Palacios - Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain</li>
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C. N. R. Rao - Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, India</li>
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Stephan Roche - Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Spain</li>
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Ajay Sood - Indian Institute of Sceince, India</li>
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Mauricio Terrones - Pennsylvannia State University, USA</li>
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Won Jong Yoo - Sungkyunkwan University, Korea</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://graphenebrazil2013.if.uff.br/">Click here</a></div></div></div>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:35:59 +0000mestre506 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene knock-offs probe ultrafast electronicshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphene-knock-offs-probe-ultrafast-electronics
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/naturenews_may2013.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/naturenews_may2013.png?itok=HsgaKGB0" width="480" height="410" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In May 22nd Nature News:</p>
<p>"If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then graphene is basking in admiration. Several labs are recreating the six-fold geometry of the carbon-based mat­erial with a range of building blocks, hoping to match — if not surpass — graphene’s fascinating properties.</p>
<p>The approaches span a range of length scales, from nanometres to millimetres (see <a href="http://www.nature.com/news/graphene-knock-offs-probe-ultrafast-electronics-1.13037#graphene">‘Lattice lookalikes’</a>), and take advantage of a variety of construction techniques, including potassium atoms trapped by laser beams, hexagons etched on a gallium arsenide surface and microwaves pumped into a honeycomb arrangement of ceramic cylinders. The research is mostly motivated by curiosity, and few think that any of the ‘artificial graphenes’ will be used in applications. But the new materials show that hexagonal patterns are worth investigating. 'It’s clear the physics in electrons in graphene is very attractive,´ says Eros Mariani, a theoretical physicist at the University of Exeter, UK.</p>
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<p>´To mimic graphene sounds pretty boring scientifically and a waste of time and resources,' says Antonio Castro Neto, director of the Graphene Research Centre at the National University of Singapore. 'The objective of creating these artificial graphene-like lattices is to produce new systems that have properties that graphene does not have.'<br /><br />
For example, he has predicted that etching a honeycomb structure onto a semiconductor such as gallium arsenide could turn it into a topological insulator — a much-sought mat­erial that insulates in its interior but conducts superbly well on its surface, where exotic particles called Majorana fermions might emerge. These particles, which have been tentatively observed in one-dimensional nan­o­wires, have a unique ability to encode quantum information by swapping locations with each other (see Nature 483, 132; 2012). Hexagonal gallium arsenide lattices have been made on large scales, but Castro Neto says that current methods of nanolithography should enable researchers to etch them at scales of 20 nanometres or less, fine enough to see the Majoranas.<br /><br />
Although it will be a long time before artificial graphenes can be used in quantum computing, Castro Neto doesn’t rule out a pay-off for them. 'I am always surprised that people find applications for things I thought would never be useful,' he says."</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.nature.com/news/graphene-knock-offs-probe-ultrafast-electronics-1.13037">Click here</a></div></div></div>Thu, 23 May 2013 03:07:00 +0000mestre502 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNew Diamond and Nano Carbons Conferencehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/new-diamond-and-nano-carbons-conference
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/ndnc2013.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ndnc2013.png?itok=S3ntyxQf" width="300" height="104" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The New Diamond and Nano Carbons Conference is taking place at Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore, from the 19th to 23rd of May.</p>
<p>The conference covers the latest advances in the growth and transfer technology of graphene films, spintronics in graphene, chemistry of graphene, biomedical and industrial applications of graphene. It will also interface with latest development in nanodiamond chemistry, quantum information science in diamond, diamond for biotechnology etc. One highlight will be a session on the road map of carbon technology in the imminent carbon age.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.ndnc2013.org">Conference web page</a></div></div></div>Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:23 +0000mestre501 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgACS Nano Lectureship award won by Professor Loh Kian Pinghttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/acs-nano-lectureship-award-won-professor-loh-kian-ping
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/ping.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ping.jpg?itok=jfM8E6U4" width="200" height="200" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Professor Loh Kian Ping won the American Chemical Society (ACS) Nano Lectureship award in 2013, being one of the three winners selected from Asia, Europe and USA. The award will be confered in China Nano 2013. He has also been conferred Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK).</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 16 May 2013 03:08:30 +0000mestre500 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg"Solar 'sandwich' could cover a variety of surfaces"http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/solar-sandwich-could-cover-variety-surfaces
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>PhysicsWorld published a <a href="http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2013/may/13/solar-sandwich-could-cover-a-variety-of-surfaces">report</a> on GRC and Machester already famous paper on <a href="https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/news/strong-light-matter-interactions-heterostructures-atomically-thin-films">enhanced light-matter interactions in heterostructures of atomic thin films</a>.</p>
<p>"Ultrathin and flexible solar cells could be one step closer thanks to an international team of researchers that has made photovoltaics from 2D crystals called semiconducting transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). These devices could someday coat any surface exposed to sunlight to produce electricity – something that has proved difficult to do with current solar-cell technologies, which are thick, heavy and brittle.</p>
<p>'If this technology is developed further, it has a chance of becoming a game-changer in the area of solar energy,' says team member Antonio Helio Castro Neto of the National University of Singapore. The group also included Andre Geim and Kostya S Novoselov from the University of Manchester in the UK and researchers in Portugal, South Korea and Germany."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2013/may/13/solar-sandwich-could-cover-a-variety-of-surfaces">Click here</a></div></div></div>Tue, 14 May 2013 01:22:28 +0000mestre498 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg"Coat of paint on your house may one day power it"http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/coat-paint-your-house-may-one-day-power-it
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/st.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/st.jpg?itok=3Tv3xBfg" width="264" height="176" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Straits Times featured an interview with Prof. Castro Neto regarding the paper recently published in Science, <a href="/content/news/strong-light-matter-interactions-heterostructures-atomically-thin-films">Strong Light-Matter Interactions in Heterostructures of Atomically Thin Films</a>.</p>
<p>"IT SOUNDS like science fiction, but the coat of paint on your house could one day power it en­tirely. In what they say is a world first, scientists from Singapore have devised new photovoltaic cells that are so ultra­thin, solar panels could eventually be re­placed with solar 'paint'.</p>
<p>The scientists achieved this by combining graphene ­ the world's thinnest material and en­tirely made of carbon ­ with sen­sitive semiconductors known as transition metal dichalcogenides or TMDCs. This makes the solar cells 150 times thinner and 15 times more sensitive than the typical ones to­ day which use silicon, a less sensi­tive semiconductor which needs to be much thicker.</p>
<p>In fact, the new solar cell lay­ers are just seven atoms thick, said Professor Antonio Castro Ne­to, director of the Graphene Re­search Centre at the National Uni­versity of Singapore (NUS). 'Solar cells you see today are heavy and not flexible. These new cells are millions of times thinner than a human hair ­ - what we're looking at here would be the next generation of solar cells,' he said.</p>
<p>Prof Castro Neto collaborated with a team of 15 scientists from across Asia and Europe for about a year. Their findings were pub­lished last Thursday in science journal Sciencexpress. Their discovery could replace current solar technologies within two decades if industry responds<br />
favourably and manufacturing costs become competitive with other energy sources, he added.</p>
<p>'You are seeing the birth of a new area of resear ch. The ques­tion is when, but yes, this is the next generation and could render silicon (cells) obsolete. Imagine, if we could cover entire surfaces of buildings with this, and har­vest sunlight that way ­ - it would be revolutionary.'</p>
<p>It could have huge implica­tions for Singapore. For example, coating the entire NUS campus or HDB towns with the 'paint' could allow them to run complete­ly on solar energy, he said. The same could be applied to cars or even trains, reaping huge energy savings. Singapore gets about 80 percent of its electricity from natural gas. The Government said last year that solar power could poten­tially meet about 15 per cent of Singapore's electricity needs, us­ing existing technology. The researchers' next chal­lenge is to synthesise the new ma­terials on a large scale, and create prototypes they can test on actu­al surfaces. Said Prof Castro Ne­to, whose research received $10 million funding over five years from the National Research Foun­dation in 2011: 'This is the first step in a long road. Since we are the world leaders on this, we can­ not waste this opportunity."</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 07 May 2013 07:07:54 +0000mestre493 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgStrong Light-Matter Interactions in Heterostructures of Atomically Thin Filmshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/strong-light-matter-interactions-heterostructures-atomically-thin-films
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/sciencemag.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/sciencemag.jpg?itok=ytJO8hnc" width="276" height="183" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The isolation of various two-dimensional (2D) materials, and the possibility to combine them in vertical stacks, has created a new paradigm in materials science: heterostructures based on 2D crystals. Such a concept has already proven fruitful for a number of electronic applications in the area of ultrathin and flexible devices.</p>
<p>In this paper, just published in Science by GRC and Manchester researchers, the range of such structures to photoactive ones is expanded, by using semiconducting transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC)/graphene stacks.</p>
<p>Van Hove singularities in the electronic density of states of TMDC guarantees enhanced light-matter interactions, leading to enhanced photon absorption and electron-hole creation (which are collected in transparent graphene electrodes). This allows development of extremely efficient flexible photovoltaic devices with photoresponsivity above 0.1 A/W (corresponding to an external quantum efficiency of above 30%).</p>
<p>This discovery has already received <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=how+graphene+and+friends+could+harness+sun%27s+energy&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial&amp;client=firefox-a">widespread attention</a> in the science media.</p>
<p>The full text of this paper can be accessed free of charge through <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/papers">this page</a>.</p>
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</div></div></div>Sat, 04 May 2013 01:49:34 +0000mestre491 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgBarbaros Özyilmaz awarded the NUS Young Researcher Awardhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/barbaros-%C3%B6zyilmaz-awarded-nus-young-researcher-award
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/barbaros_award.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/barbaros_award.jpg?itok=hpCGwOEg" width="126" height="159" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Dr Barbaros Özyilmaz received the Young Researcher Award at the NUS University Awards 2013 held on Friday 26 April.</p>
<p>The award recognises researchers below 40 years of age for their achievements and promise in research.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.nus.edu.sg/uawards/2013/winners/index.html">NUS University Awards 2013</a></div></div></div>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:31:00 +0000mestre484 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNUS ranks 2nd in Asia University Rankingshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nus-ranks-2nd-asia-university-rankings
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/the_asia.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/the_asia.jpg?itok=aDSRLy5d" width="132" height="70" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been ranked second in the first-ever Asia University Rankings published by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine.</p>
<p>The new Asian rankings list the top institutions across 15 countries or regions in Asia, including Turkey and the Middle East.<br /><br />
The Asian rankings are based on the same performance indicators and methodology as the established THE World University Rankings. In this year's worldwide rankings, NUS is the 29th.<br /><br />
The THE World University Rankings 2012-2013 are the only global university performance tables to judge universities across all of their core missions - teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.<br /><br />
NUS president, Professor Tan Chorh Chuan said: "NUS' continued progress is a result of consistent support from the Singapore government, and our focus on nurturing and recruiting top-rate faculty, researchers and students. We will maintain our distinctive global and Asian orientation as we continue to pursue excellence in education and research to benefit Singapore, the region and beyond."<br /><br />
Mr Phil Baty, editor at Times Higher Education Rankings, said: "NUS has already proven its world-class credentials against our wide range of 13 rigorous performance indicators, taking a top 30 position in the world. But this new Asia University Ranking puts that performance into clearer context; it has taken the number two position in Asia, beating all rival institutions from China, Hong Kong, South Korea and right across the Asian continent."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/pressrel/1304/110413.php">Click here</a></div></div></div>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:03:22 +0000mestre476 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC featured in Lianhe Zaobaohttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-featured-lianhe-zaobao
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/lim.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/lim.jpg?itok=VFt1Mzgy" width="480" height="355" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>It was reported that Ms Candy Lim, a PhD candidate at the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, was part of the team that has successfully used graphene to alter the properties of water, making it corrosive enough to etch diamonds.</p>
<p>According to Assistant Barbaros Özyilmaz of the Graphene Research Centre at NUS, graphene could be used as a lower-cost alternative to indium tin oxide for the development of transparent electrodes needed in organic light-emitting diodes, solar cells, and displays.</p>
<p>Lianhe Zaobao, is the largest Singapore-based Chinese-language newspaper.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:32:23 +0000mestre473 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC and NUS Physics featured in APS TVhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-and-nus-physics-featured-aps-tv
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/apslogo.gif"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/apslogo.gif?itok=LcQZ7WL5" width="113" height="92" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>APS TV is a brand new conference television channel that launched at the APS Physics March Meeting 2013, dedicated to news and views from the meeting. It covered important issues that emerge at the meeting, raise the visibility of the work of Physicists and provide an opportunity to learn about cutting edge research and development in the field of physics.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.websedge.com/videos/education/#/a_melting_pot_for_research">"A melting pot for research"</a> was the video produced about NUS Physics, "where students, faculty, and staff are able to work in cutting-edge research facilities. The faculty travel from all across the globe to study and participate in research at this unique department. They conduct experiments and research in the department’s numerous labs, including the Graphene Research Centre, Centre for Quantum Technologies, and Centre for Ion Beam Applications."</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8QfnB6T8g1Y?list=PLGVe6BxyFHNX-OGZ4oLx4KYPxRGmAzDWM" width="500"></iframe></p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.websedge.com/videos/aps_tv/#/">APS TV</a></div></div></div>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:37:00 +0000mestre468 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg5th International Conference on Recent Progress in Graphene Researchhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/5th-international-conference-recent-progress-graphene-research
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/rpgr2013.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/rpgr2013.png?itok=y7hmnfkw" width="201" height="166" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The 5th International Conference on Recent Progress in Graphene Research will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from September 9 to 13, 2013.</p>
<p>RPGR (Recent Progress in Graphene Research) is one of the most important graphene conferences in the world. The RPGR series was created in 2009 by Prof. Young-Woo Son, KIAS, South Korea, and Prof. Antonio Castro Neto, Director of the Graphene Research Centre at NUS, Singapore, in order to bring together the most important Asian researchers in the area of graphene, so that they can discuss the latest theoretical and experimental findings.</p>
<p>RPGR has always counted with the participation of the world leaders in graphene research, including Prof. Andre Geim and Prof. Kostantin Novoselov, who shared the 2010 Physics Nobel Prize for groundbreaking experiments in graphene. RPGR has also been supported by companies and entrepreneurs interested in developing graphene-related products.</p>
<p>The first RPGR took place in 2009 in Seoul, South Korea, in 2010 it moved to Singapore, and in 2011 it turned to South Korea, at Suwon. In 2012, RPGR was hosted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China (Chair: Prof. Hongjun Gao). Tokyo, Japan, will host the 2013 RPGR (Chairs: Prof. Toshiaki Enoki, Prof. Taiichi Otsuji, and Dr. Masataka Hasegawa).</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://lt.px.tsukuba.ac.jp/RPGR2013/">Conference web page</a></div></div></div>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:53:11 +0000mestre466 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC featured in the Sunday Timeshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-featured-sunday-times
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/ST_20130324_AIGRAPHENE_3581093e_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ST_20130324_AIGRAPHENE_3581093e_0.jpg?itok=Ct8M40Vf" width="436" height="284" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>"'Many of us have been working with graphene since it was discovered in 2004', said NUS dean of science Andrew Wee. 'We recognised the potential early, put in a proposal for a centre and it took off. In science you have to do things early because after a few years everybody is doing it.'</p>
<p>The effort is paying off, he points out: NUS and NTU are respectively ranked second and third worldwide in terms of graphene publications, behind only the Chinese Academy of Sciences - a multi-institutional organisation, and ahead of the likes of the MIT and the Russian Academy of Sciences. Ranked by country, Singapore is No. 7 worldwide.</p>
<p>Now, the main player here - the $40 million Graphene Research Centre at NUS which began operations in 2010 - has 26 principal investigators plus many PhD students and research fellows, and is involved in research funding to the order of $100 million, and 50 patent applications.</p>
<p>Its director, Prof Castro Neto, said: 'We have some of the best people in the world, and the best equipment for the complete innovation cycle; from synthesising the material to making the devices. We have everything in place to be the best in the world.'"</p>
<p>The full article can be found below, as an attachment.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/GRAPHENE-st-24mar-p46_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=795022">GRAPHENE-st-24mar-p46.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:04:33 +0000mestre463 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Castro Neto featured in Science for Brazilhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-castro-neto-featured-science-brazil
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/science_for_brazil.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/science_for_brazil.png?itok=Jcuerpmk" width="132" height="89" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>"Today the international conference circuit discussing graphene, or graphite exfoliated into single-atom thin sheets, mobilises thousands of nanotechnology researchers. But less than a decade ago, when the original interest group met on the fringes of the American Physical Society, its members could fit comfortably into a single SUV.</p>
<p>And the scientist, who back in 2004 might have been driving that very same SUV, is an engaging 48 year-old Brazilian with scientific collaborations in three continents, named Antônio Helio de Castro Neto.</p>
<p>Prof. Castro Neto didn’t himself write the book on graphene alone – but for a decade he has played the role of a world leader in this new area of science and technology. For instance, when the Nobel committee was considering in 2010 whether to award a Physics Prize to Russians Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov of Manchester University, it’s reported that Prof. Castro Neto played an important role in informing the Nobel committee."</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.scienceforbrazil.com/graphene-godfather-makes-a-disruptive-brazilian-play/">Click here</a></div></div></div>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:07:28 +0000mestre462 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC mentors clinch top prizes at science fairhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-mentors-clinch-top-prizes-science-fair
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/aniTop.gif"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/aniTop.gif?itok=NNQgJb4M" width="309" height="202" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Congratulations to our Graphene center colleagues for mentoring the following winning school projects at the recent Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) 2013.</p>
<p>List of SSEF winning projects with mentors from GRC</p>
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GOLD:</h3>
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Project CH079 mentored by Asst Prof Chan Yin Thai (Chemistry)</li>
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Project CH022 mentored by Dr. M.V. Reddy (Physics &amp; Chemistry), Professor K.P.Loh (Chemistry) and Professor B.V.R.Chowdari (Physics)</li>
</ul><p>Project CH022, one of the top winner of SSEF 2013 and above project, was chosen to represent Singapore in the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) (<a href="http://www.societyforscience.org/isef">http://www.societyforscience.org/isef</a>). Intel ISEF is the world's largest international pre-college science competition and will be held May 12-17, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. USA.</p>
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SILVER:</h3>
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Project EB042 mentored by A/Prof Peter Ho and Dr Png Rui Qi (Physics)</li>
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Project EB046 mentored by Dr. M.V. Reddy (Physics &amp; Chemistry), Professor K.P.Loh (Chemistry) and Professor B.V.R.Chowdari (Physics)</li>
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BRONZE:</h3>
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Project CH015 mentored by Dr. M.V. Reddy (Physics &amp; Chemistry), Professor K.P.Loh (Chemistry) and Professor B.V.R.Chowdari (Physics)</li>
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MERIT:</h3>
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Project CH019 mentored by Dr. M.V. Reddy (Physics &amp; Chemistry), Professor K.P.Loh (Chemistry) and Professor B.V.R.Chowdari (Physics)</li>
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Project EB032 mentored by Dr. M.V. Reddy (Physics &amp; Chemistry), Professor K.P.Loh (Chemistry) and Professor B.V.R.Chowdari (Physics)</li>
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The full list of winning projects can be found in More Info, below.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.science.edu.sg/events/Pages/ssefawardwinners2013.aspx">Click here</a></div></div></div>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:06:59 +0000mestre461 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgResearch at GRC illustrates the news that NUS is now ranked among the top 100 research institutions worldwidehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/research-grc-illustrates-news-nus-now-ranked-among-top-100-research-institutions
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/grc_clean_room.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/grc_clean_room.jpg?itok=Q4QCzXIj" width="480" height="319" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>From <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151504325558540&amp;set=a.446149828539.226034.176017608539&amp;type=1">post in NUS Facebook page</a></p>
<p>NUS is one of the top 100 research institutions in the world, according to the latest Nature Publishing Index (NPI) released today. The first institution in Singapore to break into this global list at the 76th position, the University was also placed 9th among Nature's 2012 ranking of research institutions and countries in the Asia Pacific region.<br /><br />
The rankings, published by one of the most highly respected and oldest publishers in the academic and professional scientific community, were based on output of research articles in 2012 in 18 Nature-branded primary research journals.<br /><br />
In the NPI Asia Pacific 2012 supplement where the rankings were featured, NUS was described as "a rising star, particularly in the physical sciences, chemistry, IT and life science collaborations." The supplement was released together with the 20 March 2013 issue of Nature, which is widely recognised as one of the world's most highly cited weekly multidisciplinary journals.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/1303/nature_21Mar13.php">Click here</a></div></div></div>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:01:18 +0000mestre460 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgConference in Honour of the 90th Birthday of Freeman Dysonhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/conference-honour-90th-birthday-freeman-dyson
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Freeman%20Dyson%20Conference.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Freeman%20Dyson%20Conference.png?itok=hDy1zXxP" width="301" height="213" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Professor Freeman Dyson, a great physicist, thinker and futurist, has been very active in scientific and literary and public policy activities throughout his career.<br /><br />
As a tribute to Professor Dyson on the occasion of his 90th birthday and to celebrate his lifelong contributions in physics, mathematics, astronomy, nuclear engineering and global warming, a conference covering a wide range of topics will be held in Singapore from 26 to 29 August 2013.<br /><br />
Distinguished scientists from around the world, including several Nobel Laureates will join Professor Dyson in the celebration with a festival of lectures.<br />
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ias/upcomingevents/FMDS/Pages/default.aspx">Click here</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Freeman%20Dyson%20Conference_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=618761">Freeman Dyson Conference.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:58:05 +0000mestre458 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg7th International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies (ICMAT)http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/7th-international-conference-materials-advanced-technologies-icmat
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/mrss-logo.gif"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/mrss-logo.gif?itok=UFET0lyZ" width="226" height="141" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>ICMAT2013 will feature over <a href="http://www.mrs.org.sg/icmat2013/public.asp?page=allSymposia.asp">30 symposia (657 Invited Speakers)</a> representing the latest in materials for advanced technologies. <a href="http://www.mrs.org.sg/icmat2013/public.asp?page=program.asp">Program highlights</a> include lectures by Nobel Laureates and other distinguished speakers.</p>
<p>There will also be an exhibition that serves to create and build postive awareness about products and services for supporting researchers and practitioners in the materials science community.</p>
<p>The<a href="http://www.mrs.org.sg/icmat2013/public.asp?page=abstract.asp"> abstract submission</a> deadline is 15 Feb 2013. The Material Research Society - Singapore (MRS-S) sets aside funding support In the form of reduced registration fee to help financially needy Authors attend ICMAT2013: <a href="http://mrs.org.sg/icmat2013/public.asp?page=funding.htm">Information &amp; Application</a> (Application Closes 21 Feb)</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.mrs.org.sg/icmat2013/public.asp?page=home.asp">Conference web page</a></div></div></div>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:34:01 +0000mestre419 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Philip Kim visits GRChttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-philip-kim-visits-grc
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href="http://pico.phys.columbia.edu/">Prof. Philip Kim</a> will be visiting the Graphene Research Centre, and giving a seminar on <a href="https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/event/quantum-transport-lateral-and-vertical-heterostructures-based-2-dimensional-materials">Quantum Transport in Lateral and Vertical Heterostructures Based 2-Dimensional Materials</a> on January 31st.</p>
<p>Attendees are advised to <a href="https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/event-registration?event=Quantum%20Transport%20in%20Lateral%20and%20Vertical%20Heterostructures%20Based%202-Dimensional%20Materials">register</a> for the seminar.</p>
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</div></div></div>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:25:16 +0000mestre415 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC featured on BBChttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-featured-bbc
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>BBC News has published reports on the surge of research interest and patents in Graphene around the world, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20975580">Graphene: Patent surge reveals global race</a>.</p>
<p>In <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21028056">this video</a> about Graphene, the GRC is featured as an example to follow, for the scale and timing of Singapore's investment in the field.</p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:30:26 +0000mestre412 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgAntonio Castro Neto elected as AAAS Fellowhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/antonio-castro-neto-elected-aaas-fellow
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/aaas_logo.gif"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/aaas_logo.gif?itok=QzSQIm_x" width="196" height="62" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Professor Antonio Castro Neto was recently elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The organization, which publishes the journal Science, seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." This year, 701 members were selected as Fellows for their contributions to science and technology.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/fellows/2012.shtml">AAAS 2012 Fellows</a></div></div></div>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:09:01 +0000mestre387 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg3M Young Scientist award and gold poster awardhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/3m-young-scientist-award-and-gold-poster-award
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">The research project “Synthesis, Characterization and High Performance Energy Storage Studies on MgCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and MnCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> as Anode Materials for Lithium-ion Batteries” was chosen as the top project in the Physics, Chemistry and Engineering categories and won the "3M Young Scientist award and distinction (Gold) poster award" in the 18th Youth Science Conference, Singapore.<br /><br />
Congratulations to OUYANG Tianyu, XU Yiming, VALAVAN Rajarajan, CHONG Ai Lin (NUS High Schoo)l, M.V. Reddy (NUS Physics Department and GRC), K.P. Loh (NUS Chemistry Department) and B. V. R. Chowdari (NUS Physics Department).</p>
<p class="rtecenter"><br /><a href="/sites/default/files/pictures/nus_high_school/vip_presentation.png"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/pictures/nus_high_school/vip_presentation.png" style="width: 500px; height: 375px;" /></a></p>
<p class="rtecenter">VIP Presentation (Students from NUS High School)</p>
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<p class="rtecenter">3M Young Scientist Award (Students from NUS High School)</p>
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<p class="rtecenter">Distinction (Gold) posted award</p>
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<p class="rtecenter"><a href="/sites/default/files/pictures/nus_high_school/3plus1.png"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/pictures/nus_high_school/3plus1.png" style="width: 500px; height: 334px;" /></a></p>
<p class="rtecenter">3 Distinction (Gold) &amp; 1 Merit poster award</p>
<p class="rtecenter">(Students from NUSHigh school, River Valley high school, St Joseph’s Institution , Hwa Chong Institution)</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:21:09 +0000Anonymous356 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgAnnouncing Graphene 2013http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/announcing-graphene-2013
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/graphene13_middle.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/graphene13_middle.jpg?itok=atb3pKWd" width="200" height="109" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify" wrap="">After the great success of GRAPHENE 2011 (Bilbao, Spain) and GRAPHENE 2012 (Brussels, Belgium), the GRAPHENE 2013 conference will be held from April 23 to April 26 (2013) in Bilbao, during IMAGINENANO 2013.</p>
<p class="rtejustify" wrap="">Once again, GRAPHENE 2013, will be a great place for scientists, engineers, policy makers and industrial representatives to meet and discover the most recent advances in the field of graphene and beyond, as well as benefit from networking and business opportunities.</p>
<p class="rtejustify" wrap="">Such atmosphere of GRAPHENE conference series has been described by Professor Mildred Dresselhaus following the 2012 Edition in an article published in MRS Bulletin (2012).</p>
<p class="rtejustify" wrap="">The scientific program elaborated by a large international scientific committee and chaired by Professor Antonio Castro Neto includes key scientists of the field.</p>
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Keynotes</h2>
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Dimitri Basov (University of California, USA)</li>
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Hongjie Dai (Stanford University, USA)</li>
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Andrea Ferrari (University of Cambridge, UK)</li>
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Rod Ruoff (Univ. of Texas at Austin, USA)</li>
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Bart van Wees (Univ. of Groningen, Netherlands)</li>
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Invited</h2>
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Helene Bouchiat (Univ. Paris-Sud 11, France)</li>
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Hui-Ming Cheng (Inst. of Metal Research, China)</li>
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Byung Jin Cho (KAIST, Korea)</li>
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Goki Eda (National Univ. of Singapore, Singapore)</li>
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Xinliang Feng (Max Planck Inst. for Polymer Research, Germany)</li>
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Slaven Garaj (Harvard Univ., USA)</li>
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Irina Grigorieva (Univ. of Manchester, UK)</li>
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Mark Hersam (Northwestern University, USA)</li>
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Tae-Woo Lee (Pohang Univ. of Science and Tech., Postech-Korea)</li>
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Jannik C. Meyer (University of Vienna, Austria)</li>
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Barbaros Ozyilmaz (National Univ. of Singapore, Singapore)</li>
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Tomas Palacios (MIT, USA)</li>
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Jiwoong Park (Cornell University, USA)</li>
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Peter Sutter (Brookhaven National Lab., USA)</li>
</ul><p class="rtejustify" wrap="">Parallel workshops will also be organized in partnership with well renowned institutions/companies including "Industrial Applications of Graphene", "Theory and Multiscale Simulations", among others.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.imaginenano.com/SCIENCE/Scienceconferences_Graphene2013.php">Graphene 2013 Website</a></div></div></div>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:10:31 +0000Anonymous350 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgSchool on Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physicshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/school-modern-topics-condensed-matter-physics
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Poster_2504.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Poster_2504.png?itok=TNlis8f7" width="480" height="336" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify">The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), in collaboration with the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Graphene Research Centre (GC) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), is jointly organizing a School on Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics to take place in Singapore from 28th January to 8th February 2013.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">This school aims to introduce modern concepts and methods in condensed matter physics, with a focus towards the physics in low dimensions, covering areas such as</p>
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Strong correlations and frustration in low dimensions</li>
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Topological phases and topological insulators</li>
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Interfaces, heterostructures and their new phases</li>
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Two dimensional crystals: Graphene and others</li>
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Competing and exotic orders in complex materials</li>
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Techniques and advances in material science</li>
</ul><p class="rtejustify">from both experimental and theoretical points of view. The school is intended predominantly for young scientists (student and researchers). Limited funds are available for participants from Asia.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">The application form can be accessed at the activity website, <a href="http://agenda.ictp.it/smr.php?2504">http://agenda.ictp.it/smr.php?2504</a></p>
<p class="rtejustify">For more information, see the attached poster file.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Poster_2504_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=5611346">Poster_2504.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:47:09 +0000mestre324 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Antonio Castro Neto interviewed by The Catalysthttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-antonio-castro-neto-interviewed-catalyst
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>"Imagine rolling up your mobile phone and sticking it in your pocket or wearing your computer screen around your wrist like a cuff. Professor Antonio H. Castro Neto, Director, Graphene Research Centre, NUS, talks about the ‘miracle material’ being developed here at NUS that could make all this, and more, possible."</p>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:45:07 +0000mestre311 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg4th International Conference on Recent Progress in Graphene Researchhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/4th-international-conference-recent-progress-graphene-research
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/POSTER-RPGR2012_small.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/POSTER-RPGR2012_small.jpg?itok=fiYvN-H_" width="200" height="291" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Registration is open for the <a href="http://rpgr.iphy.ac.cn/Home.html">4th International Conference on Recent Progress in Graphene Research</a>, to be held in Beijing from October 3rd to 6th.</p>
<p>The objective of the "Recent Progress in Graphene Research" (RPGR) conference is to bring together theorists, experimentalists, and entrepreneurs, to disseminate and discuss their latest results in the area of graphene. RPGR brings together the most important scientists in this area, with special focus on Asia.</p>
<p>The 4th International Conference on RPGR participants should make their <a href="http://rpgr.iphy.ac.cn/Restration%20&amp;%20Abstraction%20Submission.html">registration</a> before Sept. 20, 2012, and the abstract submission deadline can be extended to September 22, 2012.<br /><br /><br />
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://rpgr.iphy.ac.cn/Home.html">Conference web page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/POSTER-RPGR2012_large_1.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=6693832">POSTER-RPGR2012_large.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:56:38 +0000mestre308 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Antonio H. Castro Neto is appointed as Distinguished Visiting Chair Professor at SAINThttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-antonio-h-castro-neto-appointed-distinguished-visiting-chair-professor-saint
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Antonio%20Castro%20Neto_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Antonio%20Castro%20Neto_0.jpg?itok=V5u24CWx" width="200" height="200" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. Antonio H. Castro Neto is appointed as Distinguished Visiting Chair Professor at the <a href="http://saint.skku.edu/">SKKU Institute of Nano-Technology (SAINT) in South Korea</a></p>
<p>The SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology was founded on March 1, 2005 as one of the core programs of Sungkyunkwan University's VISION plan to be ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. With the financial support from Samsung Advanced institute of Technology, their goal is to become one of the top 5 nanotechnology-related institutes in the world.<br />
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</div></div></div>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:41:06 +0000Anonymous306 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgNobel Laureate Andre Geim at GRChttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/nobel-laureate-andre-geim-grc
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/andre-geim-grc-talk.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/andre-geim-grc-talk.jpg?itok=q02TSR6y" width="480" height="360" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="rtejustify"><a href="https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/profile/andre-geim">Prof. Andre Geim</a>, Visiting Faculty at the NUS Physics Department and Scientific Advisory to the Graphene Research Centre, gave a seminar on <a href="https://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/event/tba-0">Electron Transport in Graphene-Based van-der-Waals Heterostructures</a>.</p>
<p class="rtejustify">Andre Geim, after the "groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene" that awarded him and <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/profile/kostya-novoselov">Konstantin Novoselov</a> the <a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/gallery/nobel-prize-2010">Physics Nobel Prize in 2010</a>, is now interested in the exciting possibilities that heterostructures built from graphene and other 2D crystals present.</p>
<p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/pictures/andre-geim-grc-talk-intro.jpg" style="width: 480px; height: 360px;" /></p>
<p class="rtecenter">Antonio Castro Neto and Andre Geim</p>
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<p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/pictures/andre-geim-grc-talk-audience.jpg" style="width: 480px; height: 360px;" /></p>
<p class="rtecenter">Full House</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:49:24 +0000Anonymous299 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene: the game changer?http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphene-game-changer
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/ancac3.2012.6.issue-7.cover_.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ancac3.2012.6.issue-7.cover_.jpg?itok=p1CrjZGw" width="115" height="153" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href="http://graphene.nus.edu.sg/content/profile/andrew-wee">Prof. Andrew Wee</a>, Dean of the NUS Faculty of Science and member of the GRC, has published an editorial in <a href="http://pubs.acs.org/journal/ancac3">ACS Nano</a> entitled <a href="http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/nn302799p">Graphene: the Game Changer?</a></p>
<p>In this Editorial, Prof. Andrew Wee reviews the current state of research and publications on graphene, highlighting Singapore's position in country rankings (8th worldwide) and institutional rankings (with Singapore's NUS and NTU being 2nd and 3rd worldwide, respectively).</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/nn302799p%20Graphene%20The%20Game%20Changer_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=155142">nn302799p Graphene The Game Changer.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:49:52 +0000mestre293 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC members publish on Rev. Mod. Phys.http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-members-publish-rev-mod-phys
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/RMP_Cover.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/RMP_Cover.jpg?itok=51evgZU2" width="200" height="272" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In <em>"Electron-Electron Interactions in Graphene: Current Status and Perspectives"</em> the authors provide an overview of electron interaction and correlation effects in graphene, and the peculiarities that arise from the Dirac nature of the quasiparticles in graphene. Quoting the abstract:</p>
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<p>Starting from the screening of long-range interactions in these systems, the existence of an emerging Dirac liquid of Lorentz invariant quasiparticles in the weak-coupling regime is discussed, as well as the formation of strongly correlated electronic states in the strong-coupling regime. The analogy and connections between the many-body problem and the Coulomb impurity problem are also analyzed. The problem of the magnetic instability and Kondo effect of impurities and/or adatoms in graphene is also discussed in analogy with classical models of many-body effects in ordinary metals. Lorentz invariance is shown to play a fundamental role and leads to effects that span the whole spectrum, from the ultraviolet to the infrared. The effect of an emerging Lorentz invariance is also discussed in the context of finite size and edge effects as well as mesoscopic physics. The effects of strong magnetic fields in single layers and some of the main aspects of the many-body problem in graphene bilayers are briefly reviewed. In addition to reviewing the fully understood aspects of the many-body problem in graphene, a plethora of interesting issues are shown to remain open, both theoretically and experimentally, and the field of graphene research is still exciting and vibrant.</p>
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<p>Reviews of Modern Physics is the reference journal in physics, with an ISI Impact Factor of 43.933.</p>
<p>The published paper is available at the link below, or in preprint version <a href="http://arxiv.org/abs/1012.3484">here</a>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://rmp.aps.org/abstract/RMP/v84/i3/p1067_1">Direct link to the article</a></div></div></div>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:32:37 +0000vitormp291 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgHigh school students' research at GRChttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/high-school-students-research-grc
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/HighSchool-0.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/HighSchool-0.png?itok=mAOdf4Dr" width="200" height="150" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Various students from local high-schools have worked during the 2011-2012 school year alongside Graphene Research Centre mentors, including Prof. LOH Kian Ping, and Dr. M. V. Reddy. They were part of the Advance Research Project (ARP) and Science Research Project (SRP) program, and worked in area of new battery research.</p>
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<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news_pics/HighSchool-1.png" style="width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></div>
<p class="rtecenter" style=""> Fan Jiahuan, Cai Yu, (ARP).<br />
NUS high school of Maths &amp; Science.</p>
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<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news_pics/HighSchool-2.png" style="width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></div>
<p class="rtecenter" style="">Nguyen Dang Quang Minh, Bui Dang Tung, Lu Yang (ARP).<br />
NUS high school of Maths &amp; Science.</p>
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<img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/news_pics/HighSchool-3.png" style="width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></div>
<p class="rtecenter" style="">Beichen Zhang (SRP).<br />
Dunman High School.</p>
</div></div></div>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:56:37 +0000vitormp280 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC and Boston University establish formal collaborationhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-and-boston-university-establish-formal-collaboration
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/BU-GC_Logos.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/BU-GC_Logos.png?itok=2ZPr42Xz" width="300" height="300" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In April, BU and the National University of Singapore (NUS) launched a research collaboration to probe the properties and potential uses of graphene. The partnership will bring BU researchers from the physics department and College of Engineering (students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty) to the NUS Graphene Research Centre (GRC) in Singapore.</p>
<p>The NUS collaboration is funded by a generous grant from the Spanish bank Banco Santander.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.bu.edu/cas/2012/06/26/bu-launches-major-research-collaboration-in-singapore/">Further details from Boston University's announcement</a></div></div></div>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:36:01 +0000vitormp277 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGRC featured on Singapore's nightly newshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/grc-featured-singapores-nightly-news
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/CNA_Video_Shot-1.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/CNA_Video_Shot-1.png?itok=ZEIuRz1Q" width="295" height="222" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The following feature, reporting the official opening of the Graphene Research Centre's Micro and Nano-Fabrication Facility, was aired Jun 12th 2012 on Channel News Asia's <em>Singapore Tonight</em> (10:00pm) and on Channel 5's <em>News 5 Tonight</em> (9:30pm).</p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:24:33 +0000vitormp263 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgMedia coverage of GRC's MNFF inaugurationhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/media-coverage-grcs-mnff-inauguration
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/CNA_Video_Shot-2.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/CNA_Video_Shot-2.png?itok=CBjSzyFt" width="295" height="222" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>On the 12th of June 2012, the official inauguration of the Graphene Research Centre's Micro and Nano-Fabrication Facility was covered and reported in various national, international, and online media outlets. Here is a compilation of some of that coverage.</p>
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Television</h2>
<p><strong>Channel NewsAsia:</strong></p>
<ul><li>
12 Jun 2012 - Singapore Tonight News (video): <a href="http://info.channelnewsasia.com/videoplayer/cnaplayer/videoplayer.php?playerName=cna&amp;skin=player108.swf&amp;bgskin=playerbackground08.swf&amp;filename=w121612_sg_graphene.flv&amp;adfilebefore=&amp;adfileafter=&amp;playmode=R&amp;debugMode=off&amp;&amp;withHeader=1&amp;isAutoplay=1&amp;videoTitle=NUS-sets-up-S15-million-graphene-fabrication-facility" target="_blank">NUS sets up S$15 million graphene fabrication facility</a></li>
</ul><p><strong>Channel 5</strong></p>
<ul><li>
12 Jun 2012 - News 5 Tonight (video)</li>
</ul><p><strong>Channel 8</strong></p>
<ul><li>
12 Jun 2012 - Singapore Today (6.30pm)</li>
</ul><p><strong>Suria</strong></p>
<ul><li>
12 Jun 2012 - Berita (8.30pm)</li>
</ul><div>
<strong>Vasantham</strong></div>
<ul><li>
12 Jun 2012 - Tamil News (8.30pm)</li>
</ul><p><strong>Channel U</strong></p>
<ul><li>
12 Jun 2012 - News Tonight (11pm)</li>
</ul><div>
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Print Media</h2>
<p><strong>The Straits Times:</strong></p>
<ul><li>
12 Jun 2012 - Print Edition, pp. B4 (Home section)</li>
<li>
12 Jun 2012 - Online edition: <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_810407.html" target="_blank">NUS centre to study new uses for graphene</a></li>
</ul><p><strong>The Business Times:</strong></p>
<ul><li>
13 Jun 2012 - Print Edition, pp. 10</li>
<li>
13 Jun 2012 - Online edition: <a href="http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/premium/singapore/new-15m-facility-nus-graphene-centre" target="_blank">New $15m facility at NUS graphene centre</a></li>
</ul><p><strong>Lianhe Zaobao</strong></p>
<ul><li>
13 Jun 2012 - Print Edition, pp. 13</li>
<li>
13 Jun 2012 - Online edition: <a href="http://www.zaobao.com.sg/sp/sp120613_028.shtml">推动开发石墨稀研究 国大设微纳米加工实验室</a></li>
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<h2>
Radio</h2>
<ul><li>
938LIVE Radio: <a href="http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/radio/938live/the-x-and-m-show" target="_blank">The X and M Show</a></li>
<li>
<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial; text-align: -webkit-left; ">Warna 94.2FM (</span>7.30pm)</li>
<li>
RIA <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial; text-align: -webkit-left; ">89.7</span>FM (7pm)</li>
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Online Media</h2>
<p><strong>12 Jun 2012</strong></p>
<div style="display: inline !important; ">
<ul><li>
Channel NewsAsia (online) edition: <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1207154/1/.html" target="_blank">NUS sets up S$15 million graphene fabrication facility</a></li>
<li>
Next Big Future - <a href="http://nextbigfuture.com/2012/06/singapore-sets-up-us117-million.html" target="_blank">NUS sets up S$15 million graphene fabrication facility</a></li>
<li>
Nanowerk -
<div style="display: inline !important; ">
<a href="http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=25564.php" target="_blank">National University of Singapore's Graphene Research Centre opens S$15 million graphene fabrication facility</a></div>
</li>
<li>
XinMSN News - <a href="http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/nus-sets-up-sdollar15-million-graphene-fabrication-facility" target="_blank">NUS sets up S$15 million graphene fabrication facility</a></li>
<li>
<div style="display: inline !important; ">
InSing News - <a href="http://news.insing.com/news/nus-sets-up-s-15-million-graphene-fabrication-facility/id-2a513f00?nav=50100" target="_blank">NUS sets up S$15 million graphene fabrication facility</a></div>
</li>
<li>
<div style="display: inline !important; ">
NanoAcademia - <a href="http://www.nanoacademia.com/nano-news/general/item/3105-national-university-of-singapores-graphene-research-centre-opens-s$15-million-graphene-fabrication-facility.html" target="_blank">National University of Singapore's Graphene Research Centre opens S$15 million graphene fabrication facility</a></div>
</li>
</ul></div>
<p><strong>13 Jun 2012</strong></p>
<ul><li>
Bernama.com - <a href="http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v6/newsbusiness.php?id=672580" target="_blank">Asia's First Graphene Nano-Tech Facility Opens In Singapore</a></li>
<li>
<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: verdana, arial; ">Nanotechnology Now - <a href="http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=45366" target="_blank">New State-of-the-Art Facility at NUS to Push the Frontiers of Graphene Research</a></span></li>
</ul><p><strong>14 Jun 2012</strong></p>
<ul><li>
New Electronics - <a href="http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-news/singapore-university-targets-graphene-research-leadership/42971/" target="_blank">Singapore university targets graphene research leadership</a></li>
</ul><p><strong>15 Jun 2012</strong></p>
<ul><li>
Azom.com - <a href="http://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=33273" target="_blank">New Research Facility at National University of Singapore for Graphene Research</a></li>
</ul></div></div></div>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:25:26 +0000vitormp260 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgSingapore DPM isolates graphene at GRChttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/singapore-dpm-isolates-graphene-grc
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/DPM-1.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/DPM-1.jpg?itok=z9DqX2lI" width="350" height="263" alt="DPM Teo Chee Hean exfoliating graphene at GRC" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>On Jun 11, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Teo Chee Hean, honoured the Graphene Research Centre with a visit to our recently operational Micro and Nano-Fabrication Facility.</p>
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<p>During his visit, Mr. Teo had the opportunity to learn first hand the potential of graphene and graphene-based technologies, and interacted with some of our researchers and students.</p>
<p>The highlight of the afternoon was when Mr. Teo himself dressed up and went to one of our clean rooms to learn and isolate graphene, under the guidance of 2010 Physics Nobel laureate Konstantin Novoselov. No wonder then that Mr. Teo got a graphene flake right in the first try!</p>
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<img alt="DPM and Kostya Novoselov analysing a graphene flake under the microscope" src="/sites/default/files/news_pics/DPM-2.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>DPM and Kostya Novoselov analysing a graphene flake under the microscope</em></span></div>
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Photos sourced from Mr. Teo's Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=321467981264718&amp;set=a.116232211788297.20719.115495911861927&amp;type=1" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=321453044599545&amp;set=a.116232211788297.20719.115495911861927&amp;type=1" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
</div></div></div>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:32:24 +0000vitormp262 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg"Instant Expert: Graphene", by A. Castro Neto and Andre Geimhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/instant-expert-graphene-castro-neto-and-andre-geim
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/NewScientist_InstExpert.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/NewScientist_InstExpert.png?itok=0vm2iyMz" width="480" height="372" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Engineering carbon</p>
<p class="rteindent1">Diamond's glittering hardness is all down to the bonding between carbon atoms within. From buckyballs to nanotubes, new artificial forms of carbon can be exploited in exciting ways. Graphene is just the latest example.</p>
<p>Super-properties</p>
<p class="rteindent1">Graphene consists of sheets of carbon just one atom thick, can be folded like plastic film, yet is stronger than diamond and conducts electricity better than copper or gold.</p>
<p>Applications</p>
<p class="rteindent1">Already used in applications as diverse as body scanning and discovering the origin of mass, superconductors hold promise for even greater technologies.</p>
<p>Entering Flatland</p>
<p class="rteindent1">Graphene-based transistors could be much faster than silicones - and are already becoming reality. As we hone our ability to manipulate material on the nanoscale, a new universe of two-dimensional materials like graphene could be explored in exciting ways.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.newscientist.com/special/instant-expert-graphene">New Scientist Instant Expert: Graphene</a></div></div></div>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:54:13 +0000mestre243 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgAM-TCP Graphene Mini-symposiumhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/am-tcp-graphene-mini-symposium
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/AMTCP.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/AMTCP.png?itok=ndfyg38r" width="300" height="225" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. Castro-Neto will give a plenary talk at the AM-TCP Graphene Mini-symposium, at the Ian Wark Lecture Theatre, Clayton, Australia, on 22 May 2012. The Meeting's Program Book and Flyer can be found attached.</p>
<p>Abstract:</p>
<p>Smart advanced materials that are flexible (for transparent wearable electronics), adaptable (that change structure depending on exterior conditions), multifunctional (that can be tuned by application of electric and magnetic fields, pressure or strain), and at the same time are environmentally friendly (that do not waste energy and are low power consuming), are the ultimate dream of materials scientists and engineers. Such materials hold the key to the next generation of devices with deep incursions into new markets. The discovery of graphene and other two-dimensional crystals in 2004 has finally brought materials with the promise of such properties to light. More importantly, the recent breakthrough in their industrial scale fabrication is paving the way towards a new era in materials science and technology. A shift in such a key economic sector will provide unprecedented opportunities in transforming the industry with impact in several fundamental areas: energy, defense, communications, electronics, artificial intelligence, and information technology. I will describe the latest developments, the opportunities, and future challenges in this new field and the plans at the Graphene Research Centre at the National University of Singapore to develop and study, theoretically and experimentally, a large family of advance materials, which do not exist in nature (and certainly are not yet available commercially) with new functionalities that can meet the needs of an ever-demanding market.<br />
</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-attachment field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Attachment:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/Flyer%20for%20CSIRO%20Graphene%20Meeting%202012_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=566384">Flyer for CSIRO Graphene Meeting 2012.pdf</a></span></div><div class="field-item odd"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="PDF icon" title="application/pdf" src="/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/AMTCP-Graphene-Program_0.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=956802">AMTCP-Graphene-Program.pdf</a></span></div></div></div>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:03:00 +0000mestre239 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Loh receives the NUS Outstanding Researcher Awardhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-loh-receives-nus-outstanding-researcher-award
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/loh.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/loh.jpg?itok=sdFagxky" width="122" height="174" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. Loh Kian Ping received on Friday, May 4th, one of the highest awards given by NUS to its researchers, the Outstanding Researcher Award. Prof. Loh was recognized by his outstanding contributions to the field of graphene research. You can see the webcast of the ceremony at this website: <a href="http://nus.edu.sg/uawards/">http://nus.edu.sg/uawards/</a> .</p>
<p>Congratulations, Kian Ping !</p>
</div></div></div>Sun, 06 May 2012 12:19:16 +0000neto238 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgDr. Shaffique Adam is joining the Graphene Centre.http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/dr-shaffique-adam-joining-graphene-centre
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/adam_web_1_0.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/adam_web_1_0.jpg?itok=IDel4zn0" width="200" height="266" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Dr. Shaffique Adam, a well known theorist in the field of graphene research, who is currently working at the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is joining the newly established Yale-NUS and GC in December, 2012. Some of his recent manuscripts:</p>
<ul><li>
Carbon Conductor Corrupted, News and Views, M. S. Fuhrer and S. Adam, <i>Nature</i> <b>458</b>, 38-39 (2009).</li>
</ul><ul><li>
Density Inhomogeneity Driven Percolation Metal-insulator Transition and Dimensional Crossover in Graphene Nanoribbons, S. Adam, S. Cho, M. S. Fuhrer, and S. Das Sarma, <i>Physical Review Letters</i> <b>101</b> (2008). </li>
</ul><ul><li>
A Self-consistent Theory for Graphene Transport, S. Adam, E. H. Hwang, V. M. Galitski, and S. Das Sarma , <i>Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America</i> <b>104</b>, 18392-18397 (2007).</li>
</ul><p>Welcome, Shaffique !</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.nist.gov/cnst/adam.cfm">http://www.nist.gov/cnst/adam.cfm</a></div></div></div>Sun, 06 May 2012 11:51:07 +0000neto237 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Jens Martin is joining the Graphene Centrehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-jens-martin-joining-graphene-centre
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/jens.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/jens.jpg?itok=GSL2_wJm" width="218" height="230" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. Jens Martin, currently a Lecturer at the University of Exeter in the U.K. (<a href="http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/staff/jm454">link</a>), previously at the group of Prof. Amir Yacoby at Harvard University (<a href="http://yacoby.physics.harvard.edu/HomePage.html">link</a>), is joining GC starting in September 2012.</p>
<p>Prof. Martin is well-known for his work on graphene. He discovered the so-called "electron-hole puddles" (J. Martin, N. Akerman, G. Ulbricht, T. Lohmann, J. H. Smet, K. von Klitzing, A. Yacoby, "Observation of electron-hole puddles in graphene using a scanning single-electron transistor", Nature Physics 4, 144-148 (2008)) and has studied extensively the nature of correlated electronic states in graphene bilayers (J. Martin, B. E. Feldman, R. T. Weitz, M. T. Allen, A. Yacoby, "Local Compressibility Measurements of Correlated States in Suspended Bilayer Graphene", Phys. Rev. Lett 105 256806 (2010)).</p>
<p>Prof. Martin will establish a state-of-the-art local probe laboratory at GC.</p>
<p>Welcome Jens!</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:51:04 +0000mestre187 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Christian Nijhuis is awarded a CRP grant from NRFhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-christian-nijhuis-awarded-crp-grant-nrf
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/christian.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/christian.jpg?itok=LBJSA76d" width="359" height="480" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. Christian Nijhuis, a GC member and NRF fellow was awarded a S$6 M CRP grant to study plasmonics in graphene (<a href="http://www.nrf.gov.sg/nrf/uploadedFiles/20120419%20NRF%20CRP%20Press%20Release%20(FINAL).pdf">NRF Press Release</a>).</p>
<p>With this award, Prof. Nijhuis will be able to study collective behavior in graphene and develop a new technology based on interaction of light and mater.</p>
<p>Congratulations, Chris !</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:47:34 +0000mestre186 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. Castro Neto teaches at the "School for Advanced Studies"http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-castro-neto-teaches-school-advanced-studies
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/ufmg_2012.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ufmg_2012.jpg?itok=80ag2hJr" width="480" height="241" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>From January 30th to February 10th, 2012, Prof. Castro Neto taught a course entitled "Physics of Graphene: Basic and Advanced Aspects" at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil, under the CAPES "School for Advanced Studies". The course was attended by students from all over Latin America. </p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:56:31 +0000neto183 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgICYRAM 2012http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/icyram-2012
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Several graphene centre members are serving as conference organizers in ICYRAM 2012 international conference, taking place from 1 – 6 July, 2012 in Singapore.</p>
<p>The International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS) is launching a new Global Materials Network (GMN). As an inaugural meeting of GMN, IUMRS is pleased to announce a new conference designed specifically with young researchers in mind, the International Conference of Young Researchers on Advanced Materials (ICYRAM).</p>
<p>The mission of ICYRAM is to provide a platform for researchers under the age of 40 to present technical findings of their research, to network within the international community of other young researchers, and to increase the breadth of their general materials-based knowledge.</p>
<p>There will also be opportunities for young researchers to seek the insight and advice of successful senior researchers through plenary sessions and instructive seminars.<br />
Panel sessions will be held in both small and large settings, for focused and general discussions. The aim is to create an environment for interaction and the exchange of perspectives across a broad range of materials-related topics.</p>
<p>Encouraged by six successful editions of ICMAT, the Materials Research Society of Singapore (MRS-S) is excited to be involved with the first edition of this conference which will be held in Singapore, 1-6 July, 2012.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://www.mrs.org.sg/icyram2012/home.htm">Conference Website</a></div></div></div>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:26:39 +0000mestre181 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgDr M V Reddy: Inspiring Mentor Award 2012http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/dr-m-v-reddy-inspiring-mentor-award-2012
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Congratulations to <a href="/content/profile/m-v-reddy">Dr M V Reddy</a> for receiving the "Inspiring Mentor Award 2012" from NUS High school (SCIENTIA projects NUSHS 2012).<br />
Dr Reddy strives to cultivate the spirit of inquiry in students who are interested in science and gives inspirational mentoring to NUS High school students for their research projects.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:18:51 +0000mestre180 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGraphene sensor detects malaria infectionhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/graphene-sensor-detects-malaria-infection
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>A cross-disciplinary team at NUS - comprising Prof Loh Kian Ping (Department of Chemistry and Graphene Research Centre), Ms Ang Kailian Priscilla (NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering), Prof Lim Chwee Teck (Division of Bioengineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering), and his former research fellow, Dr Li Ang - has conceptualised and built a device for malaria detection using graphene transistor in a microfluidic channel. The team's paper, "Flow Sensing of Single Cell by Graphene Transistor in a Microfluidic Channel", was published in Nano Letters.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-more-info field-type-link-field field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">More Info:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/0212/graphene_09Feb12.php">Graphene sensor detects malaria infection</a></div></div></div>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:34:19 +0000mestre176 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgVisit by the Rector of Mackenzie University, Brazilhttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/visit-rector-mackenzie-university-brazil
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/aguiar_clrom.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/aguiar_clrom.jpg?itok=bdi956uC" width="480" height="359" alt="Universidade Mackenzie Cingapura" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Rector of Mackenzie Presbyterian University (MPU), Prof. Benedito Guimaraes Aguiar Neto, and Prof. Eunezio de Souza, leader of the Photonics Group at MPU, visited GC for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between MPU, represented by Prof. Aguiar Neto, and NUS, represented by President Tan Chorh Chuan.</p>
<p>As a result of the agreement, MPU will start a graphene-based opto-electronics laboratory that will be the "brother" lab of GC in Brazil. This agreement between MPU and NUS will allow exchange of researchers, postdocs and students between the two institutions.</p>
<p>During his visit to Singapore, Prof. Aguiar Neto and Prof. de Souza visited the Brazilian Embassador in Singapore, Dr. <span name="decodeable">Luís Fernando de Andrade Serra</span>, to discuss the addition of Singapore to the "Science without borders" program created recently by the Brazilian government. This program will award 75,000 scholarships in the next four years, for the exchange of graduate and undergraduate students. </p>
<p><br /><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/static_files/aguiar_embassy.jpg" style="width: 537px; height: 401px;" /></p>
<p>From left to right: Prof. Aguiar Neto, Ambassador Andrade Serra, Mr. Herbert de Magalhaes Drummond Neto<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span name="decodeable">(Head of the Trade Sector of the Brazilian Embassy), Prof. Castro Neto, and Prof. de Souza, at the Brazilian Embassy in Singapore.</span></p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:24:21 +0000neto173 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgRaffles Girls' School Secondary Students at the Graphene Centrehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/raffles-girls-school-secondary-students-graphene-centre
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/raffles_girls_1.jpg"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/raffles_girls_1.jpg?itok=RhJ68eRt" width="480" height="360" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Yao Hui Lin and Yi Xin from Raffles Secondary Girls' School visited the Graphene Centre for almost two months and learned about laboratory safety issues and how to grow graphene by chemical vapor deposition.</p>
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</div></div></div>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:09:05 +0000neto170 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgProf. David Campbell visits GRChttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/prof-david-campbell-visits-grc
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Prof. <a href="http://people.bu.edu/dkcampbe/cv/">David Campbell</a> (Boston University, USA) is visiting the NUS Graphene Research Centre from Mon, 31/10 to Wed, 09/11.</p>
<p>Those interested in talking to Prof. Campbell during his visit please contact Mrs. Wei Fen (phylwf AT nus.edu.sg).</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:24:04 +0000peres156 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGiant two-photon absorption in bilayer graphenehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/giant-two-photon-absorption-bilayer-graphene
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Reference article by Prof. Ji Wei:</p>
<p><a href="https://exchange.nus.edu.sg/owa/redir.aspx?C=10ea83a3bee946ff9eff2b8e08055e3d&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.natureasia.com%2fasia-materials%2fhighlight.php%3fid%3d958" target="_blank">http://www.natureasia.com/asia-materials/highlight.php?id=958</a></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:57:20 +0000peres155 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgPosition openingshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/position-openings
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Graphene Center has opened position calls for Faculty, Post-Doctoral and Student researchers.</p>
<p>You can browse current openings in "<a href="/content/positions">Positions</a>".</p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:04:55 +0000neto97 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgWelcome RF Jose Palacioshttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/welcome-rf-jose-palacios
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Dr. Jose Garcia-Palacios has assumed duty this week as a post-doctoral Research Associate in our theory group.</p>
<p>We would like to warmly welcome him to Singapore, and to the Graphene Centre. And wish him a very productive stay!</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:08:21 +0000mestre85 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sgGC website is now livehttp://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/content/news/gc-website-now-live
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/news_pics/WebsiteSnapshot.png"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news_pics/WebsiteSnapshot.png?itok=nRRaaCsd" width="400" height="246" alt="GC Website Snapshot" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The website (this website!) of the NUS Graphene Research Centre went live on October 1st 2011.</p>
</div></div></div>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:53:09 +0000mestre84 at http://gc.science.nus.edu.sg